Vatican News & Updates

Latin America December 2

Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call

Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.

Pope Leo XIV December 2

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

VIDEO November 30

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut, Lebanon

Pope Leo landed in Lebanon after a four-day trip to Turkey. ( Host broadcaster via Reuters.)

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

Pope Leo XIV November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

Chicago White Sox November 19

Pope Leo XIV receives invite to throw out first pitch at White Sox new stadium

Pope Leo XIV received an invite to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox's new stadium as long as his schedule will permit it. The pope is a huge White Sox fan.

Pope Leo XIV November 17

Pope Leo XIV calls out Christian persecution amid latest massacre of civilians in African nation

Pope Leo XIV calls out massacre in Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting global persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Sudan and other nations.

Travel November 14

Rumored supernatural sighting of Jesus in hillside town debunked by Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican officially rejected the Jesus apparitions reported in Dozulé, France, during the 1970s. The supernatural claims have been declared false after decades.

Culture Trends November 12

First American pope to welcome Hollywood stars to Vatican for rare Holy Year audience

Pope Leo XIV will welcome top actors and directors for a rare Vatican audience, exploring how creativity can promote human values during a Jubilee Year.

Crime October 12

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

Vatican security removed a man who disrupted St. Peter's Basilica by climbing onto the altar, with Pope Leo reportedly shocked by the latest incident.

Vatican News & Updates October 6

Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin criticized both Hamas attacks and Israel's military response, saying legitimate defense must respect proportionality.

Charlie Kirk September 17

Pope Leo XIV told US ambassador he is praying for Charlie Kirk, his family after assassination

Pope Leo XIV told the new U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, that he is praying for conservative activist Charlie Kirk and his family.

VIDEO September 7

Carlo Acutis canonized as first millennial saint by Pope Leo XIV

Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports as Pope Leo XIV canonizes Sts. Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati on 'Fox Report.'

Pope Leo XIV September 7

Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial

Pope Leo XIV canonized Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints during a Mass at St. Peter's Square before 80,000 people on Sunday.

VIDEO September 7

Pope Leo XIV canonizes first millennial saint

'Fox & Friends Weekend' co-hosts discuss the reasoning behind Pope Leo XIV posthumously canonizing Carlo Acutis as the first millennial saint. Acutis had been credited with two miracles before passing away at the age of fifteen due to cancer.

Roman Catholic September 6

LGBTQ Catholics march through St. Peter’s Basilica in Jubilee rite as Vatican calendar entry stirs controversy

Over 1,000 LGBTQ Catholics joined a Vatican-listed Jubilee pilgrimage at St. Peter’s Basilica, sparking celebration among some and outrage from others.

VIDEO September 6

Transgender people join LGBT pilgrimage to Vatican

Marcella De Marco from Uruguay and Angela Alarcon from Peru share their reasons for traveling to the Vatican as part of Italian LGBT group "Jonathan’s Tent." (Credit: Associated Press)

Travel September 6

Pope Leo XIV to canonize two modern saints this weekend as faithful flock to Rome

Pope Leo XIV will canonize Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints on Sunday in Rome, with an expected crowd of at least 250,000 faithful attending the ceremony.

Food-Drink August 3

Pizza for pope survived van breakdown, TSA security and more drama before finally reaching Catholic leader

A Catholic content creator orchestrated an epic pizza delivery, bringing Pope Leo XIV's favorite pie from a Chicago suburb to Vatican City despite several hurdles.

VIDEO August 3

Catholic social media coordinator delivers pizza to pope: 'His face lit up'

Madeline Daley, a Catholic social media coordinator from Cincinnati, Ohio, described to Fox News Digital how she managed to deliver a pie from Aurelio's Pizza to Pope Leo XIV — even after it briefly wound up in the trash.

VIDEO August 3

'Very inspirational': More than 1 million young Catholics flock to Vatican City for youth pilgrimage

Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris discusses the conclusion of the week-long Youth Jubilee event during 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'

VIDEO August 3

'Catholic Woodstock': Young followers flock to Rome for the final day of Youth Jubilee

EWTN News' Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn discusses the Catholic Church celebrating the last day of Youth Jubilee in Rome amid the religious resurgence in young Catholics on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.' 

Donald Trump May 27

Putin rejects Trump's Vatican push as Kremlin accuses him of being 'emotional': envoy Kellogg

Putin rejects Trump's Vatican peace talks proposal for Russia-Ukraine, suggesting Geneva instead. Trump condemns Putin's drone strikes as 'crazy' on social media.

Opinion May 22

MORNING GLORY: Leo's launch

There are some actions Pope Leo XIV can take to help heal the divide between American Catholics and the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV May 18

IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass

Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV May 18

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

VIDEO May 18

Inaugural Mass held for Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in the Vatican's St Peter's Square on Sunday. (Video: REUTERS / VATICAN MEDIA / US NETWORK POOL.)

Religion May 17

Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.

Media May 14

Conservative brother of Leo XIV says new pope isn't ‘woke,’ praises his devotion to the Church

Pope Leo XIV's brother told "Uncensored" host Piers Morgan that the new pope will defend Church tradition and he would not describe him as "woke."