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

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, an ally of President Donald Trump, played the role of “kingmaker” in the selection of Pope ...

Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost's social media activity suggested criticism of President Donald Trump's ...

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

The Catholic Church has issued a warning to its clergy in Washington state: Any priest who complies with a new law requiring ...

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 ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born ...

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

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.