A new pope has been named following the death of former Pope Francis. Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo the XIV, delivered a speech and a prayer before his inauguration at St. Peter's Square. His ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, has been elected Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. The appointment came in 2023 following Pope Francis’s ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." By now you’ve probably heard about Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff and the 267th head of ...

Pope Leo XIV was welcomed as the newest pontiff by a sea of faithful and an uninterrupted view of St. Peter’s Square on Thursday. Conversely, Pope Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost, introduced himself ...

Pope Leo XIV stands on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica during his first Sunday blessing. From the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, the first pontiff from the USA, the former Cardinal ...

NCR's 10 most-read news stories of 2025 include coverage of the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, massive aid cuts by the ...

Will Pope Leo XIV follow the progressive example of his predecessor or chart a more moderate course? His work in Chicago and ...

A popular saying in Vatican circles is that if you “enter a conclave as pope, you leave as a cardinal.” It implies the sacred and secretive process is no popularity contest or campaign, but rather the ...

As fall begins, Catholics are watching closely for Pope Leo XIV's first major Vatican appointments. One of the most urgent vacancies to fill is his own former role — prefect of the Dicastery for ...

Pope Leo met on Thursday with the world's Catholic cardinals as part of a two-day summit, urging the senior clerics to shun ...

Pope Leo XIV, speaking at a conference this week, said gambling addiction is a serious problem that can "ruin families." ...