Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.

ROME — The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe ...

Calif., said Friday that she hopes the newly elected Pope Leo XIV will be vocal about opposing mass deportation.

In a reflection of the breadth of Catholic thought and belief, Nashville area Catholics express excitement and some concern ...

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

On May 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV held his first Mass with the first two bible readings in English and Spanish to reflect his ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as pontiff as some of the cardinal electors shared what led them to his selection. NBC ...

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier, warning of the ...

Prelates who voted in the conclave played down the new pope’s American roots. In his first Mass as pontiff, Leo pledged to ...

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration Mass to mark his appointment will take place in St. Peter's Square on Sunday May 18, the ...