The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

New pope, Robert Francis Prevost, has promised to build bridges and encourage dialogue in the Catholic Church as the world ...

SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’ s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV as the first American-born pontiff is generating strong reaction in Northeast Ohio’s Catholic ...

VATICAN CITY — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

In a Facebook post today, Anwar said the occasion marked a significant new chapter for the global Catholic community, and ...

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the ...

VATICAN CITY, — Thousands of pilgrims from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square to witness the historic ...

Excitement at Lourdes University from students and staff as they watched the papal announcement from Rome Wednesday. More ...

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago but has become a global figure and spent most of his career in Peru ...