In a world with "so much armed conflict," the example of sport as a way to build peace and fairness is sorely needed, says ...

The pope spoke to dozens of young astronomy students and scholars who were taking part in a monthlong summer school sponsored by the Vatican Observatory.

Sport, with its demands for self-giving, collaboration and perseverance, reflects the beauty and dynamic love of God, Pope Leo XIV said.

In a video message, Pope Leo encouraged young people to look inside themselves, recognize God's presence in their own hearts.

"I think I will remember this moment as 'the sermon on the mound,'" Cardinal Cupich said, a nod to Jesus' famous Sermon on ...

Most of those killed in the recent tragic events were internally displaced persons "sheltered by the local Catholic mission." ...