Although the Pope—formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—has presided over his first service for the cardinals, ...

Pope Leo XIV, who became the worldwide leader for more than 1 billion Catholics on Thursday, earned an honorary degree from a ...

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his ...

A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...

Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign.

A special mass was held Friday morning at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral for the first American-born pope. Pope Leo XIV grew ...

Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

Celebration Masses for Leo will be held in coming days at churches across the country and around the world. In Milwaukee, ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he ...

Leo’s ascent occurred with remarkable speed. Just over two years ago, he’d been one of the church’s 5,400 bishops — a role with no global visibility.