While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...

Dolton residents, officials hope native Robert Prevost’s election as pope will improve an image soured by Mayor Tiffany ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...

Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign.

Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various ...

Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier, warning of the ...

The new head of the Catholic church is a tennis fan. Within the walls of Vatican City, he will find his own court to play on.

When Cardinal Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, his brother ...

Prior to his election as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost's social media activity suggested criticism of President Donald Trump's ...

Pope Leo XIV adorned a bright red shoulder cover and ornate stole during his introduction on May 8, a contrast from Pope ...