The new Pope, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, became the first North American head of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV has used his first Sunday blessing to call for peace in Gaza, Ukraine and between India and Pakistan.

The pope also has a more direct role on everyday Americans, in the sense that he is the head of a church followed by 20 ...

Many Catholics were drawn to the central London cathedral on Friday to offer thanks following the announcement of the American-born ... exactly the position the Church should be taking.” ...

Rich conservative Catholics say they could raise $1 billion for the church “so long as we have the right pope.” ...

Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following ...

WIND IN THE WILLOWS: Another classic of children's literature reenacted on the lawns at the Actors' Church. The Wind in the ...

Worshippers outside Westminster Cathedral are praying the new pope will be “a person of the people” as they welcomed the ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first North American pontiff and will be called Pope Leo XIV - Pope Leo XIV emerged onto the ...

Given his experience, Pope Leo XIV will maintain his interest in both North and Latin America. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Still, there are always front-runners, known as "papabile," who have at least some of the qualities considered necessary to be pope - much like those depicted in last year's Oscar-nominated film ...

“I’m sure millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for his successful work leading the Church.” While it is often said cardinal electors would always shy away from ...