Some people on social media interpreted Leo’s one-word reply — “many” — as a possible jab at Donald Trump, noting the pontiff’s past criticism of the U.S. president and his top allies.

Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.

Addressing the Diplomatic Corps to the Holy See on Friday, Pope Leo XIV warned against viewing “peace” as a “negative” word, which only means an absence of war and conflict.

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 ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome on Saturday during a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, urging them to live lives that are “transparent, visible, credible” in service ...

Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

Why Pope Leo XIV carried the day to become the Catholic cardinals' historic choice. ... He smiled easily, a background figure to a new pope who liberals believed would protect Francis’ legacy.

Even calling Pope Leo “American” has bothered those Latin Americans who resent the use of the word to describe someone from the United States, because they see it as a form of imperialism.

Pope Leo's background . The new pope was born in Chicago in 1955, according to Vatican News. His father is of French and Italian descent, while his mother is of Spanish descent.

Pope Leo's background . The new pope was born in Chicago in 1955, according to Vatican News. His father is of French and Italian descent, while his mother is of Spanish descent.

Some people on social media interpreted Leo’s one-word reply — “many” — as a possible jab at Donald Trump, noting the pontiff’s past criticism of the U.S. president and his top allies.