Incoming Pope Leo XIV faces what some call the most-challenging environment for religion in China since Mao Tse-tung.

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

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. The Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ...

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Pope Leo XIV had been in office for less than a day before he was presented with his first significant diplomatic test.

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

Newly chosen Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, along with the cardinals who elected him. Follow for live news updates.

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