Pope Leo XIV said Friday he was elected new head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics so the Church can be a 'beacon' to ...

The new Pope, Leo XIV, has called for the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith in his first mass at the ...

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

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who on Thursday became the first American elected Pope, has Creole of color roots in New Orleans, ...

The 69-year-old Chicago native, known for being reserved and private, brings a different style to the papacy compared to his ...

Featured at the event will be a parade, as well as food, art, history, and family fun on 24th St., between L and O streets. Entry into the festival is free, besides concerts Friday and Sunday that ...

Can the new pontiff help the church regain the moral leadership lost in the priest abuse scandal — and possibly help save the ...

History made in St. Peter’s Square. Pope Leo the 14th walked out of the Vatican to greet an enthusiastic crowd.

Pope Leo XIV is facing backlash from a leading clergy abuse survivors group, which accuses him of repeatedly turning a blind ...

‘Boardwalk Empire’ star arrested in New York Michael Pitt has been accused of sexually assaulting and physically attacking ...