In his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV urged humility among Cardinals and emphasized the importance of serving the Church with ...

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

A priest who knows the new pope described him as "down to earth" and said he had once preached about Susan Boyle's appearance ...

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

Alabama Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi of Mobile reacted to the stunning first election of a U.S.-born pope by highlighting traits ...

Practicing Catholics could be seen walking around Syracuse with a pep in their step after seeing white smoke rise from the ...

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, becoming the first American pope. His brother Louis, who lives in Port Charlotte, Florida, says people often predicted ...

After less than 24 hours of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new ...

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic ...

VATICAN CITY, May 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide before making definitive appointments, the ...

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 ...