ROME — The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe ...

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, he spoke a few words in English. It was ...

MAGA voices were ringing alarms louder than the tolling bells in St. Peter's Square after white smoke heralded the selection ...

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

President Donald Trump reacted to the selection of the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

Leo XIV held his first Mass as pope in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, in what was a private service for the 132 voting ...

Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert ...

A look back through the newly-elected pope's social media timeline shows numerous posts sharing viewpoints opposed to moves ...

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

U.S. President Donald Trump quickly reacted to the appointment of the first American pope on Thursday, May 8. Pope Leo XIV, ...

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...