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 ...

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 brother John Prevost speaks to the new pontiff in their first phone call on May 8, 2025. AP “Oh, he’s called for two hours already,” a disconcerted John said.

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.

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 takes charge of Catholic Church with Vice President Vance looking on Vice President JD Vance attended Pope Leo's inaugural mass. The trip could set the tone for the Trump administration's ...

Pope Leo XIV’s childhood neighbors in suburban Chicago had predicted when he was just a small boy that he would become the first American pontiff, his brother said.

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 ...

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Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.

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 ...