Bishop Gerald Kicanas spoke with the new pope just after he was selected, sending him congratulations and prayers.

This feature article reflects on the truly fascinating story of how three men pulled off a seemingly impossible escape from ...

New pontiff prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address - The new pope will give his first Sunday blessing and ...

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church as he vowed to follow in his predecessor's footsteps. The surprise visit ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, prepares to lead the Regina Coeli prayer from St Peter's Basilica, drawing thousands eager ...

It was an electrifying moment on Thursday May 8 when Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, 14 September 1955) was elected the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.

Pope Leo XIV — the first pope born in America — has Black and Haitian roots tracing back to New Orleans.

In just over 24 hours and after at least four separate ballots, 133 cardinals reached a historic consensus beneath the ...

Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, ...

SNL's Weekend Update addresses complaints from conservatives that Pope Leo XIV is "woke," and trashes Donald Trump wanting to ...