Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV. He is the first US-born pope. He is from Chicago. This led to comparisons with ...

After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding ...

Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) and other cardinals adhered to many restrictions while inside the conclave.

Describing Pope Leo as "incredibly bright," Rev. Hagan says he is someone who "has a real love for the poor" and "really ...

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States ...

Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St.

The newest Pope is taking his Chicago roots with him to Vatican City, drawing in the attention from people all over the ...

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

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV's brother has confirmed that he watched 2024's "Conclave" before his election this week.

Pope Leo XIV's mother, Mildred Martínez, has Spanish roots, per Vatican News. She was born in Chicago in 1912, according to ...