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Pope Leo XIV acknowledges a Chicago flag in the crowd, waved by Leo Karmanos, as he arrives for his installation Mass in St. Peter's Square on May 18, 2025, at the Vatican.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of communion ...

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square ahead of his installation on Sunday, waving from the back of the open-back truck to the crowd waving flags and cheering ...

The cathedral was decorated in the colors of the flag of Vatican City. The bishop, too, was surprised by the choice of Pope Leo XIV, but welcomed the news of a Midwestern-born pope.

Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope. Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

On a sparkling day at Vatican City, more than 89 cardinals believed that, indeed, an American was worthy. Brian A. Howey is a senior writer and columnist for Howey Politics Indiana/State Affairs.

By The Associated Press. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV.The Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s ...

The papal conclave was officially over at around 6 p.m. local time Thursday after white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a new pope had been elected.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without fear.” From the loggia of ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church ...

VATICAN CITY - - If the Catholic cardinals entering the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis are looking for a steady administrator to run the Church and bring some calm after three ...