Pope Leo XIV's mother, Mildred Martínez, has Spanish roots, per Vatican News. She was born in Chicago in 1912, according to ...

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his predecessor.

Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various cultural issues.

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Multiple outlets reported this week that the maternal grandparents of Robert Prevost were described as people of color in ...

After Thursday’s Conclave in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, the world learned that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly ...

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV's brother has confirmed that he watched 2024's "Conclave" before his election this week.

As an Augustinian, the new pope embodies the synthesis of tradition and pastoral closeness taught by St. Augustine.

"Shock and awe, we heard them read the name so we knew it was coming and then to see him, it all hit home and became real," ...

Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St.

Pope Benedict XVI greets the future Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican Gardens. Credit: Courtesy of the Augustinian Midwest Province ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his ...