A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church's 267th ...

American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior ...

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome after Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti ...

After the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Thursday, all across the world, learning the Catholic Church ...

And the new pope is making history in a new way. Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope, and he will be ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace ...

VATICAN CITY, — Thousands of pilgrims from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square to witness the historic ...

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the first leader ...

The pastor at Queen of Peace Catholic Community said he is filled with joy seeing everyone come together in this historic ...

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican Square to witness the first appearance of the newly elected pope. White smoke was released from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, ...