Pope Francis announced new changes Tuesday aimed at streamlining the process of annulling a marriage within the Catholic Church Pope Francis announced new changes Tuesday aimed at streamlining the process of annulling a marriage within the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis and called on Catholics to follow the late pontiff’s example in proclaiming the truth in a troubled world.

Pope Leo XIV, who was born Robert Prevost, is the first U.S. citizen to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Learn about his family, education, and more.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an extract from CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb’s new book, “American Hope: What Pope Leo XIV Means for the Church and the World.” It will be published on March 26 by Headline in the United Kingdom and Hachette ...

A Vatican diplomat met with Pentagon officials in January, and now some people are asking if President Donald Trump threatened Pope Leo. What we know.