Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope to lead the global Catholic Church, following a two-day conclave that concluded May 8. Prevost's background points to a ...

and his special mission as head of the Catholic Church VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV ’s inauguration Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism ...

The most recent Pope Leo’s writings about workers’ rights amid the Industrial Revolution form the foundation of modern Catholic social teachings.

But the new pope, in 2025, has done something more than mark an anniversary. By choosing the name “Leo” and explicitly ...

Pope Leo XIV is calling for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza amid an Israeli blockade and also urging for peace in Ukraine and Russia — even offering to host negotiations at the Vatican.

Qualities of humility, clarity and servant leadership are early signs that Pope Leo is charting a unifying path.

Pope Leo XIV gets a custom Chicago Bears jersey from JD Vance during a Vatican visit full of hometown ties and global stakes.

JD Vance is attending Pope Leo's inaugural mass. The trip could set the tone for the Trump administration's relationship with ...