The World from PRX

Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis died in April, on Easter Monday, after addressing Catholics from St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday. He was the Church’s first pontiff from Latin America, and The World’s Matthew Bell ...

Pope Leo signals further reforms of Church in Christmas speech to cardinals

Pope Leo has signalled his intention to uphold the reformist vision of his predecessor, Francis, during his annual Christmas ...
Devdiscourse

Pope Leo's Surprise: A New Era for New York's Catholic Church

Pope Leo has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks to succeed Cardinal Timothy Dolan as the leader of the Catholic Church in New York ...
Catholic StandardOpinion

OSV editors name Pope Leo XIV as Catholic of the Year

It would be unthinkable to say that any Catholic in 2025 has had more news coverage, influence or impact than Pope Leo XIV, ...

Pope Leo summons cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world's cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate.
Marietta Daily Journal

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

The world lost influential people in 2025, and some of their deaths had significant impacts. Pope Francis died in April, leading to the election of the first American pope. The ...