From the end of the 20th century until his death, Allen was essential reading for anyone who cared about the inner workings ...

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Jan. 7, 2026. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media Below is the text of Pope Leo’s weekly Wednesday ...

Pope Leo XIV waves as he boards a flight back to the Vatican after his visit to Lebanon at Beirut International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (Credit: Hussein Malla/AP.) Listen ...

At Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School (JPII), education is more than a path to college; it’s a journey of faith, discovery, and purpose. Rooted in Catholic tradition and inspired by the life ...

Note: In the days ahead, the Mercury will take a closer look at all all 12 Pioneer Athletic Conference boys’ basketball programs now that the 2025-26 season has officially arrived. First up is ...

A man who attacked Pope John Paul II in 1981 was escorted from the Turkish town of Iznik on Nov. 27 ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit there, Turkish media reported. In May 1981, Turkish national Mehmet ...

Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon holds both spiritual and historical significance for the Catholic Church and its relations with the Orthodox Church as well as with ...

ROME – Recently Pope Leo caused a ruckus among American Catholics by saying the death penalty and immigration are “pro-life” issues alongside abortion. By extension, he also suggested that the lone ...

At the Basilica of St. John Lateran on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to build the Church on “solid foundations” rooted in Christ rather than on “worldly criteria” that demand immediate results ...

When I sit in the auditorium at Pope John Paul II High School Friday, Nov. 14, I’m certain I’ll be transported back in time. No doubt that during the Legacy of Impact Hall of Fame induction ceremony, ...

This is a regional playoff rematch with a close result already on the ledger — Pope John Paul II edged Bishop Shanahan 28-21 in their meeting on Sept. 12. That tight score suggests this could come ...