The new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has officially begun his papacy with a ceremonial Mass in St. Peter's ...

Tears swelled in Nancy Eder’s eyes when she found out Robert F. Prevost was elected as the Vatican’s first American pope and ...

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

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The United States Census Bureau released its latest population estimates for cities across the country, showing some changes ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...

Republican National Convention provided the young, burgeoning Chicago with perhaps its first real national recognition.