Pope Leo XIV is being pushed by Western powers to mediate an end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. It’s a responsibility that the pontiff is eager to take on and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ...

On May 25 the Catholic Church celebrates Pope St. Gregory VII, who sought to reform the Church and secure its freedom against the intrusion of civil rulers during his 11th century pontificate. Born in ...

(VATICAN CITY) — Who was the very first pope? How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office? For an institution that has existed for nearly 2,000 years, most people know very ...

Accompanies the exhibition of the same title held at The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY from May 15, 2010-January 2, 2011.