Newly elected Pope Leo XIV faces expectations to bridge divisions in the Catholic Church The new supreme pontiff, elected less than a week ago, is expected by some to continue Pope Francis' legacy, ...

One thing seemed clear from the moment Pope Leo stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica: He was not another Pope ...

Pope Leo XIV's life has moved between north and south, grassroots ministry and Roman governance, pastoral accompaniment and ...

His one-word answer — “many” — quickly gained traction online. Some observers interpreted it as a nod to the complex ...

Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost has gone by “Bob” for most of his life. On Thursday, the 69-year-old became Pope Leo ...

Some conservatives and traditionalist Catholics are cautiously optimistic over the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, hopeful ...