I am a Peruvian who embraced America, and the pope is an American who embraced Peru.

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

The school on the suburban Main Line near Philadelphia had reached the pinnacle of men’s college basketball three times, but ...

Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others ...

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

Over the past two millenia, there have only been 267 who have been bestowed the title of Bishop of Rome, or Pope, but on ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic ...

LIMA — Downtown Lima is changing. Approximately $60 million has been invested into the southeast corridor, said Greater Lima Region President and CEO Dave Stratton during a meeting with Allen Lima ...

The people of northern Peru call him el obispo. Sometimes he is also Padre Prevost. Maybe when the shock wears off, they will get used to ...

Janinna Sesa worked alongside Pope Leo XIV in Chiclayo, Peru from 2015 until 2023. She spoke with NPR about his leadership in ...

Pope Leo XIV is the first American leader of the Catholic Church. Here's what you need to know about the new pontiff.