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Pope Leo meets French abuse victims in Lourdes

The pontiff “expressed his solidarity with them and, through them, with all those who have suffered and continue to suffer from the wounds of abuse,” ...

In Metz, Pope Leo steps into Europe’s deepening divide over immigration

As Leo prepares to reach Metz, at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, what message will he offer about welcoming the stranger and the c...

Killing the sick is ‘false compassion,’ pope says in Lourdes

In a speech to sick people and caregivers, the pope denounced France’s recent legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide.

For Iraq’s Christians, Archbishop Warda says long-term stability requires jobs

Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil called for investment in the future of young Christians in Iraq, pointing to the structure of the country’s economy a...

Pope Leo in Lourdes: The Church must heal her ‘wounds, infidelities, and painful errors’

The pontiff spoke about the urgency of repentance and conversion at a Mass on the third day of his visit to France.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in France

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.