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

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 ...

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV indicated on Saturday that his papacy will follow closely in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, telling ...

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

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

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 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church. Officials in rural Texas ...

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

Pope Leo XIV is making his first trip outside of the Vatican and meeting with the Cardinals who elected him, preparing for his first mass as pope.

NPR Financial Correspondent Maria Aspan, Host of "Politics Nation" Rev. Al Sharpton, and President of Media Matters for ...

As the world continues to celebrate the first U.S.-born pope, Pope Leo XIV is preparing to greet the faithful with an Easter ...