VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a ...

Chiz Escudero joined millions of Catholics around the world in welcoming the election of the new head of the Roman Catholic ...

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

Pope Leo XIV said Friday he was elected new head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics so the Church can be a 'beacon' to ...

The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith in his first mass at the ...

“An American Pope!” Kimmel said at the top of Thursday night’s (May 8) episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! “The Popemobile is now a ...

Addressing the cardinals in English, he said "you have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed" and asked for their ...

Pope Leo XIV addresses Vatican crowd as new leader of the Catholic Church. King Charles marks 80 years since Nazi defeat in Europe. Bill Gates pledges to give away his billions. Plus: David ...

NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV has become the first-ever American pontiff, but he won't be getting a salary for the role as per ...