Pope Leo XIV is under renewed scrutiny over claims that he mishandled priest abuse cases while serving as a leader in the ...

ROME (OSV News) — In his self-introduction to a new universal flock, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to his ties with the Order ...

In the first week of Leo pontificate, the leading expert on the abuse crisis — as well as several survivors and victims ...

“Robert Prevost was a missionary bishop who gave himself fully to his people and who played an important role in the church ...

Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the Assumption. A childhood friend said ...

Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.

The original Pope Leo, known as “Leo the Great,” who served in the fifth century, left an equally powerful legacy. He is ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church ...

Read more about Robert Prevost’s background The pope’s first words “Peace be with you all. Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd ...

Read more about Robert Prevost’s background “Peace be with you all. Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave his life for the ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. The Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican's powerful office of bishops was ...