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Pope Leo XIV leaves after praying in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary next to the Spanish Steps in Rome, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, on the Catholic Feast of the Immaculate Conception. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

Pope Leo XIV gets into Christmas spirit with prayer for peace at Spanish Steps

Dec 9
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

A view of the ancient Roman Colosseum, in Rome, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

New Colosseum director sets the record straight on plans for sacred area

Oct 27
David Biller,
Sylvia Stellacci, Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV presides over a commemoration of the martyrs and witnesses of the faith of the 21st Century with representatives of other churches in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome on Sept. 14, 2025. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

Pope honors 21st century martyrs: Christians killed by Islamic militants, mafias, Amazon ranchers

Sep 15
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Young people participate in the Youth Jubilee at the Tor Vergata field in Rome, Italy, Aug. 2, 2025. (Credit: Andrew Medichini/AP.)

A half-million young Catholics invade Rome, awaiting Pope Leo XIV at Holy Year youth festival

Aug 2
Nicole Winfield,
Associated Press

Pilgrims from India arrive in Rome for 2025 Jubilee for Youth. (Credit: CCBI.)

Hundreds of young people from India arrive in Rome for Jubilee

Aug 1
Nirmala Carvalho

Guess who’s coming to dinner? The future pope!

May 9
John L. Allen Jr.

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience at the Vatican on Feb. 15, 2017. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

First jubilee event indicates perks, challenges for holy year

Jan 28
Elise Ann Allen

An artist's rendering of planned improvements to Rome's Piazza Risorgimento for the 2025 Jubilee Year. (Credit: Comune di Roma.)

Vatican jubilee czar voices concern about Rome’s readiness

Sep 25, 2024
Crux Staff

A property in Rome's Monteverde neighborhood acquired by the Vatican. (Credit: Google maps.)

Vatican real estate deals in Rome stir health care controversy

Sep 25, 2024
Crux Staff

Novel recounts a fake disease that saved lives, a Catholic/Jewish love story, and a hero priest

Sep 17, 2024
Crux Staff

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Pope Leo makes Vogue top 50 ‘best dressed’ list for 2025

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