After the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Thursday, all across the world, learning the Catholic Church ...

There’s relevance in the fact that the newly named Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony above St. Peter’s Square on ...

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

Follow our live blog coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s electionVatican City: Cardinal Robert Prevost, a US-born missionary and ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has become the first-ever American elected as the leader of the Catholic Church -- now known by his pontifical name of Pope Leo XIV. The 69-year-old, born on the ...

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

Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues ...

South Florida Catholics are reacting to the news that the Catholic Church has a new leader. Bishop Gerald Barbarito of the ...

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 ...

There's a lot of excitement among local Catholics on Thursday in the Bay Area, an excitement shared around the world following the announcement of the new Pope, Leo XIV. Especially excited locally ...

Pope Leo XIV's papal name has a storied history — and stretches all the way back to the year 440. Here's what it could say ...