Pope Leo prays at Notre-Dame Cathedral: 'where heaven and earth meet'

The prayer service at the famous Gothic cathedral was Pope Leo's first meeting with the Catholic Church of Paris during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits France's restored Notre-Dame Cathedral

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28 and elebrated Vespers at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris Friday evening, becoming the first pope to visit the church since it was rebuilt.

Churchgoing Catholic couples trend the happiest, report finds

A new report by the Institute for Family Studies found that church attendance is correlated with happy, fulfilling marriages but urges parishes to increase support for big families.

Pope Leo XIV warns of 'corruption of culture' in the age of AI

The pontiff said AI "cannot answer questions that concern the meaning of human life, which is rooted in lived experience."

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Paris at start of 4-day visit to France

The pontiff is expected to proclaim Catholic social teaching to a secular country showing signs of Christian revival.

Financial professionals focus on aligning investment with Catholic social teaching at summit

Catholic Faith Investor Summit participants draw inspiration from — and aim to apply — Mensuram Bonam, a 2022 Vatican document that offers faith-based guidelines for finance and investment.

Catholic Relief Services aid convoy comes under attack in Ethiopia

Catholic relief convoy attacked in Ethiopia, Kazakhstan abolishes death penalty, South African archbishop condemns killing of nine women, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.

Pope Leo XIV, in France, says protection of life a duty for everyone

The pontiff denounced the use of science and technology for profit instead of moral and ethical human progress.

Blessed Fulton J. Sheen: His beatification in photos

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was declared "blessed" by Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 24.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV in France

Pope Leo XIV is visiting France from Sept. 25–28. Follow here for live updates of his trip.