There had long been a taboo against a U.S. pope, but the Chicago native, who had been a leading candidate for the papacy, was ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th Pope. He became the first American to assume the role in the ...

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his first Mass as the leader of the Catholic Church after making history as the first ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who on Thursday became the first American elected Pope, has Creole of color roots in New Orleans, ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

He was known just as Bob, a White Sox fan from the South Side of Chicago. Now a mild-mannered cardinal with a minimal social ...

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

Many Catholics in the Northland were pleasantly surprised when the conclave selected an American to become the next Pope.

Pope Leo XIV’s first speech in full as new pontiff declares ‘evil will not prevail’ - Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope ...

The newly elected Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV is seen for the first time from the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, ...

M aybe an upcoming Wordle puzzle will include the word PAPAL. On Thursday, Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen ...

We're a little bit surprised but very happy,' the US president said, speaking to reporters outside the West Wing ...