Pope Leo XIV, formerly U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, has been elected as the new head of the Catholic Church, becoming the ...

Let us keep in our ears the weak voice of Pope Francis that blesses Rome,” Leo said during his address on Thursday. “The Pope ...

Catholic cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to try and elect a new pope. VATICAN CITY ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, Leo XIV, marking historic moment for Catholic Church on May 8, 2025.

Prevost chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate. ‘May peace be with you,’ the new pope said a joyous crowd waving flags ...

Follow our live blog coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s electionVatican City: Cardinal Robert Prevost, a US-born missionary and ...

Oklahoma City police officers are investigating a reported shooting in northeast Oklahoma City Thursday night.

After less than 24 hours of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new ...

SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’ s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with ...

From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, left, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's ...