Benedict XVII? John Paul III ... The choice can carry a message: a pope signaling continuity with a predecessor or a particular legacy. Names like John, Gregory, and Benedict have been used ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first ...

After Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th pope in history, Bishop Greg Kelly of the Diocese of Tyler is opening ...

While the pope's health struggles have left Carla Rabezzana uneasy, the lack of direct contact has also heightened her anxiety for her beloved cousin, who can "cheer you up with just a few words." ...

By The New York Times A new Roman Catholic pope has been chosen. Read more about Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Leo XIV. Guesses about who the next Roman Catholic pope will be ...