Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, called for peace in Gaza and Ukraine at his inaugural mass.

In a short address in Italian, Pope Leo praised cycling as an important sport, reminding the world-class athletes that they ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first ever U.S. pope .

Robert Francis Prevost was chosen on Thursday, May 8, to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass this morning following his election, calling on the Church to focus on areas where ...

Chicago Tribune photographer Brian Cassella captures the scene as Pope Leo XIV is installed in Vatican City. Global dignitaries and faith leaders from around the world gathered in Vatican City on ...

I can say that for you and with you, I am Roman!’ says Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, to the Diocese of Rome ...

Pope Leo XIV speaks from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica from where he delivered his first Sunday blessing since his election to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for the ...

He was introduced as Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — the first American-born pontiff and first pope of the Augustinian order. Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic ...