LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

Leaders around the world have begun congratulating Robert Francis Prevost for being chosen to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevos in the U.S., has been chosen to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic ...

The new pontiff has taken the name Leo XIV and will be the first American pope in history.

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...

Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope ...

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

The earliest clues suggest Leo could champion inclusion and openness to change — like his predecessor, Pope Francis.

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago will succeed Pope Francis as the leader of the Catholic Church. Prevost, the first ...

The papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...