Pope Leo has said that “The Practice of the Presence of God” by a 17th-century Carmelite friar named Brother Lawrence is a book that helps expain his own spirituality.

A monastery overlooking the Mediterranean will be one of the stops on Pope Leo XIV’s three-day visit to Lebanon, a country of complex sectarian politics and long-running conflict.

The pope’s visit is a sign of hope,” Rev. Miled Abboud told NBC News. “There are a lot of bleak things, of things that make us despair, but we have Christ who gives us strength to carry on.”

Filipina worker Loren Capobres said the world stood still when she kissed Pope Leo's hand this week in Lebanon, but hopes his message for peace will linger after his departure, leading to better working conditions and a lasting peace in the country.

Critics buried Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in ridicule Tuesday night after he uncorked a bizarre rant, taking issue with Pope Leo XIV and urging the new pope to "be on the right side of history." Leo,

In a massive escalation, the US President Donald Trump has confirmed that America will soon begin land strikes on alleged drug cartel targets — a move widely seen as a direct military threat to Venezuela.

We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.

Conflicting US claims on Venezuela are escalating fast - from “closed” airspace to defending deadly vessel strikes. Jillian Wolf fact checks