A Romanian man discovered nearly 1,500 ancient silver coins — or denarii — while on a hike with his metal detector in a field ...

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass at St. Peter’s Square to feature ancient rituals and new changes, marking the start of his ...

The pope greeted tens of thousands of people who joined presidents, patriarchs and princes for the formal installation ...

Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning at St. Peter’s Square is an ancient ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his special mission as head of the ...

The other symbolically important moment of the Mass is the representational rite of obedience to Leo: Whereas in the past all cardinals would vow obedience to the new pope, more recent papal ...

Pope Leo XIV is officially opening his pontificate in a ceremony Sunday that blends ancient ritual, evocative symbols and a nod to modern-day celebrity, all in front of the presidents, princes and ...