Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, Pope Leo XIV has so far preferred to speak Italian in public settings. Some Vatican analysts worry that he's missing the chance to reach a wider audience.

Phillippa East and June Wells have been awarded Benemerenti medals by Pope Leo XIV for lifelong service to the Catholic Church and community.

EDITORIAL: They came by the million — not for a concert or protest, but to adore Christ and hear the Pope’s call to greatness ...