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

During Mass for cardinals, Scripture was read in both English and Spanish — a nod to the new pope's missionary work in both ...

The world receives a message of ‘peace and justice’ from the Vatican amid global turmoil and a long shadow of abuse in the ...

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

Robert Prevost has become the first American pope in history. But was his nationality a key factor in his election as Pope ...

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

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

Pope Leo XIV marked his first full day Friday as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church by celebrating Mass ...

Pope Leo XIV is celebrating his first Mass as the leader of the Catholic Church while congratulatory messages poured in for ...

Yet the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel chose Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, as the 267th pope of the ...

Conservative activist Laura Loomer repeatedly slammed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will be Pope Leo ...