Pope Leo XIV closed his first public blessing as pontiff with a Hail Mary, after invoking the feast day of Our Lady of Pompei ...

The recently elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost of Chicago, the first American-born Holy Father, is a mere 69 ...

Pope Leo XIV used the words in his first Regina Caeli address when discussing the need for prayer for more vocations among young people. “And to young people, I say: Do not be afraid! Accept the ...

ANALYSIS: Catholic aesthetics have captivated both believers and nonbelievers worldwide, sparking a renewed admiration for ...

Leo urged an end to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved ...

Before we met Pope Leo XIV, shows like "The New Pope" and "The Young Pope" mythologized the Vatican to the masses.

The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...

American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior ...

The Catholic church, he said, is “reading the global map and ... In grade school, Prevost was known as “Bobby,” a quiet but popular student who made straight-A’s. “He was just really always a good guy ...

Follow live coverage from the Vatican on the second day of conclave as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote for a ...

It is said the chosen name of a pontiff can be the ‘first indication of what the direction of the papacy might be’.

Robert Prevost's new papal name will be analyzed for its connections to history, religious meaning, and for clues on the ...