The historic election of Pope Leo XIV as the first U.S.-born pope is already upending an earlier calculus about U.S. conservative opposition to reform.

In a digital age, the front pages of print newspapers can still capture a historic moment as they did on Friday with ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...

When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he ...

In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order.

Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis. He is seen as continuing Francis's focus on reform and social justice. Prevost's background in Latin America and mathematics shapes his views. His election ...

Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope to lead the global Catholic Church, following a two-day conclave that concluded May 8. Prevost's background points to a ...

Bishop-elect Michael Pham was appointed the San Diego Diocese’s temporary administrator after Cardinal Robert McElroy was ...

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd in St. Peter’s Square ... traditional style and Augustinian background, emphasizing core truths of Catholic doctrine. “Let us build a church founded on God ...

The heraldic design of Leo’s papal coat of arms features a fleur-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope ... traditional style and Augustinian background, emphasizing core truths of Catholic doctrine. Leo drove that message home further by wearing ...