Pope Leo opted for a name steeped in tradition that also conveys an openness to engaging with the modern world.

A diocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Leo will be celebrated at 11:15 a.m. May 11, 2025, at Sacred Heart ...

This is the full text of the "Urbi et Orbi" blessing given by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican after his election May 8, 2025.

Catholic groups are welcoming Pope Leo XIV -- the first U.S.-born pontiff -- who was elected May 8, the second day of the ...

President Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, a Chicago native who was elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV ...

President Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, a Chicago native who was elected pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV ...

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th ...

This is video of Pope Leo XIV's first speech to the church and the world, which took place May 8 in St. Peter's Square.

Thousands of Americans are in Rome waiting for a sign of smoke -- white, which would announce the start of a new era for the ...

It is not just people who flock to St. Peter's Square to watch the chimney; some furry, faithful companions have also been ...

The 133 cardinals failed to reach a two-thirds supermajority of at least 89 votes to elect a new pope during their morning ...

As expected, the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel May 7 failed to elect the next pope on their first vote of ...