A Catholic mother of 10 and grandmother of 30 was honored by New Orleans’ Archbishop Gregory Aymond during a special vigil Mass on May 12.

Orlando Catholics celebrated Mother's Day and the first Mass under Pope Leo XIV, expressing joy and optimism for the American pope's potential to unite the church.

Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement is expected to be a May 10 meeting with cardinals. He'll then have midday prayers on May 11 from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.

Catholics around the world have a new face of leadership as Pope Leo XIV takes the reins from the late Pope Francis. Monday night, Erie’s Catholic community came together for a special mass

The St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fayetteville holds first Sunday Mass after new Pope is selected The St. Joseph Catholic Church held its first Sunday Mass this morning since Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday. “I feel like I've known him all my life," St. Joseph member Connie Blunk said. “I was crying with happiness, with all the happiness.”

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The vestibule was filled with little white dresses, veils and suits before the First Communion Mass on May 3 at St. Michael Catholic Church. About 20 children and their families participated in the Mass,