John NicholsThe new pope has taken a name that recalls Pope Leo XIII, who wrote the outline for modern Catholic social justice teaching....

Pope Leo XVI, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, held the first Mass of his papacy in the Sistine Chapel on Friday morning, but that service...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said today that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as...

The 69-year-old former cardinal was chosen to be the 267th pope by the Conclave after more than two-thirds of the cardinals voted for him to...

By Todd Feurer, Marissa SulekClick here for updates on this story    CHICAGO (WBBM) — The internet wasted no time pumping out the jok...

Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV gives the homily at Mass with the cardinale electors in the Sistine Chapel on May 9, 2025. The American...

Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top job...

By Jenna DeAngelisClick here for updates on this story    NEW YORK (WCBS) — A new pope with American and Peruvian roots means a lot t...

Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's...

By Lisa HughesClick here for updates on this story    Massachusetts (WBZ) — Chicago native Robert Prevost is now the first pope ever...

From bobbleheads, to T-shirts, to signs on the marquee at Wrigley Field, Rate Field, and Chicago’s famous Weiner Circle hot dog stand, Pope...

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

The singer, 31, kept a low profile in sunglasses and a hat reading, "Techno Is My Boyfriend."

Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The ne...

The first American pope is accused of turning a blind eye when priests under his wing were accused of sexual abuse.