Prevost, 69, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order of St. Augustine, which ...

The practice of adopting a new name became ingrained during the 11th century, a period of German popes who chose names of early church bishops.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, elected in 2013, decided to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his humility, ...

Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope" — from the balcony of St. Peter’s ...

What the new pope’s name choice says about his future plans - Cardinal Robert Prevost spent his career ministering in Peru ...

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

Pope St. Pius V (1504-1572) was born in Italy to a humble family. From a young age, he was formed and well educated by the Dominicans. He entered the order and was ordained a priest at the age of 24.

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St. Andrews University, the small, private college in Laurinburg, will close in less than two weeks. The university announced on Friday its plans to “cease operations” on May 5 at the end of ...

The Vatican has released the order of service ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday in St Peter's Square. The booklet, published on the Vatican's website, external, is 87 pages long and ...