Francis, the first Latin American pope, clearly had his eye on Prevost and in many ways saw him as his heir apparent.

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

Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration Mass to mark his appointment will occur on Sunday, May 18 at St. Peter's Square, Reuters ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American Pope, has said his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel. Leo spoke off-the-cuff in English to the ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff on Friday in the Sistine Chapel. The big picture: During the ...