Leo celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on May 9. "God has .... entrusted this treasure to me so that, with his help, I may be its faithful administrator for the ...

Pope Leo XIV’s first phone call with his older brother, John, after he was elected the first American pontiff was caught by a reporter — with the Holy Father needling his sibling about "two ...

Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass took place on the morning of Sunday, May 18, in St Peter's Square in Rome. Having sprinkled water towards those assembled as a remembrance of baptism and heard ...

American Bishop Robert Barron shares his thoughts on what the new pope's papal name selection of Leo XIV means. Papal names can provide clues about how the pope will lead the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV's brother on him being chosen as pontiff 06:05. Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, was considered a longshot by many to become leader of the Catholic Church.. But John Prevost ...

Pope Leo XIV gave the world a brief speech on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after being elected by the College of Cardinals. His speech drew similarities and differences from Pope Francis.

By GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ’s inaugural Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter ...

The owner of Pope Leo XIII’s childhood home in the suburbs of Chicago yanked the humble abode off the market overnight with potential plans to jack up the price.

If you’re wondering what to make of Pope Leo XIV, the best thing to do, believe it or not, is wait and see. That’s the hardest thing to do, to refrain from quick judgement, the instant hot take.

Pope Leo XIV made history, but for his family, the announcement struck closer to home; Born in Chicago on Sept. 14, 1955, the pope grew up with his older brothers, Louis and John, in the Chicago ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American to lead the Catholic Church elevated him to the rare position of being a U.S. citizen who is also a foreign head of state.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass in English and Italian. Leo celebrated his first Mass as pope in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on May 9.The multilingual service began as Leo processed in and ...