Old footage from 2014 has resurfaced showing Pope Leo XIV singing at a Christmas party in Peru. The Pontiff spent most of his career as a missionary in Peru before serving as a senior Vatican official.

Twenty-four hours after the world was introduced to Pope Leo XIV, House Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) joins Chris Jansing to share her reaction to the stunning election and what she thinks the new Pope will bring to both the Catholic Church and world affairs.

The Catholic Church has named a new pope following the death of Pope Francis, and it's created an unexpected buzz from American sports fans because of the historic nature of his replacement.RELATED: New York Knicks make NBA Playoffs history after comeback winsFor the first time ever,

The new pope spent some of his younger years attending a Catholic prep school in Allegan County, local Catholic leaders say. (May 8, 2025)

Pope Leo XIV, elected last week after the death of Pope Francis, discussed AI during an address to the College of Cardinals on Saturday.

Celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV at a Mass of Thanksgiving on Friday, May 9 at 12:05 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica with Archbishop Pérez. Attend in person or via livestream. Prayers may also be offered using guidelines from the Office for Divine Worship.

Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to deliver his first Sunday blessing and an address calling for peace in Ukraine and Gaza.

In Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, elated worshipers and priests celebrated their immediate sense of connection with Pope Leo.