Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and details began to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make ...

As many Catholics around the world welcome a new pontiff, many are curious about the American's political views.

Many Catholics here in the Triad are reacting to what Pope Leo XIV will mean for the future of the Catholic Church. While ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, now Pope Leo XIV, was selected by the conclave at the Vatican on Thursday, May 8. Prevost is originally from Chicago and is the first American pope.

“DA POPE!” blared the front of the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday, one of countless spins on the city’s unique accent, ...

Robert Prevost, Chicago-born missionary, was chosen as the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church, taking on the name Leo ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

The United States cardinals who were part of the conclave that on Thursday elected Pope Leo XIV spoke to the media at a press conference Friday.

Pope Leo was among several cardinals who turned to the film “Conclave” for pointers prior to the start of the election this ...

The new pontiff is former Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, a Chicago-born Augustinian friar who previously headed the influential ...

Most of the U.S.-based cardinals who participated in the conclave that elected him said nationality was not a factor.

Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States ...