American Robert Francis Prevost's decision to choose Leo XIV as his papal name hints at the "social" brand he intends to give ...

Catholicism has rarely been more prominent in US politics as the Trump administration openly embraces its advisers and ...

After two days of conclave and only four votes, the cardinals selected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the church's next pope.

One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ ...

Viral footage of Cardinal Vinko Puljić has reduced millions of viewers to tears, with the Bosnian cardinal seen smiling ...

It was surprising, even to the attendees of Nashville's Cathedral of the Incarnation, that the new leader of the Holy See is from our side of the ocean. Many thought they'd never see an American pope.

Pope Leo XIV’s election by the college of cardinals on Thursday surprised millions of Catholics around the world, including ...

As Pope Leo XIV stepped out in front of cheering crowds outside of St. Peter’s Basilica to give his first speech as head of ...

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

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...

While they’ve had some successes — notably, they bested traditional polls at predicting Donald Trump’s 2024 election win — the market for betting on the next pope was blindsided by the conclave’s ...