Leo, the Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, surprised the world on Thursday when he emerged on the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Rev. Richard Wilson at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Aiken said he’s excited about Robert Prevost gaining the support from other cardinals to become pope.

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

What will Pope Leo XIV do? Will he continue the policies of Pope Francis or take the Catholic church in another direction?

American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced. The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first ...

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Pontiff warns against picking ‘technology, success’ over faith amid ‘anti-Trump’ claims - The 69-year-old former cardinal was ...

The Conclave Election announcement of Pope Leo XIV drew a massive crowd to Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the ...

The Catholic Church got a new pope, Pope Leo XIV - who was elected by the cardinals of the church, on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

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