Francis, the first Latin American pope, clearly had his eye on Prevost and in many ways saw him as his heir apparent.

As Pope Leo celebrates his first mass service Sunday, a spirit of unity and faith continues to resonate across the catholic community.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - In Savannah, the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist held a special mass to celebrate Pope Leo ...

In the summer of 1973, the war was still raging in Vietnam, the Watergate scandal was unfolding in Washington, and protests ...

Pope Leo XIV will give his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as the first U.S.-born pope in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history.

ROME - The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe ...

Melissa Winchester won the women's field in the 5K with a time of 17:14.44. She's from Middleville, ran for Aquinas College and now trains with RunGR. (May 10, 2025) ...

Robert Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger ...

The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as a diplomat in the church. Officials in rural Texas ...

The Diocese of Sioux City says Bishop John E. Keehner will celebrate a Mass for Pope Leo XIV on Monday, May 12. The service ...

"It's been an unbelievable week, obviously, for all of us," said Mark Duffey, who was ordained as a deacon at St. Thomas of ...

Pope Leo XIV is making his first trip outside of the Vatican and meeting with the Cardinals who elected him, preparing for his first mass as pope.