In his first Sunday address, Leo called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza.

The new pope is half a year older than I am, and thus an "OK Boomer" American Catholic, though one with a missionary’s heart and a zeal to serve the poor.

The pontiff also told the journalists they must act responsibly in using artificial intelligence in their work, asking them to "ensure that it can be used for the good of all, so that it can benefit ...