The compassionate, socially conscious vision of Pope Leo XIV has been publicly embraced with an energy that may well impact ...

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

Pope Leo XIV’s words and decisions have been heavily scrutinized as indicators of the views he will bring to the Catholic ...

What are Pope Leo XIV's key views? From abortion to LGBT rights - A trailblazer in his own right already, what do we know ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first American pope in 2,000 years. What are his political views? Has he said anything about ...

Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.

(RNS) — It was a moment we had been told never to expect: An American cardinal, Robert Prevost, stepped onto the balcony of ...

Pope Leo XIV at the end of Mass in St. Peter’s Square ... But many wanted to make sure Leo’s view of unity did not mean going backward, and that the new pope’s vision included Francis ...

Based on Pope Leo XIV's activity on social media, it appears he's not a fan of Donald Trump's agenda, particularly ...

Pope Leo XIV — the Catholic leader formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost — was the surprise pick when the Sistine Chapel’s white smoke cleared Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a ...

By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo reported from Vatican City Pope Leo XIV, the first American ... many of his predecessor’s views, including direct criticism ...