Francis was the first Latin American pope and was credited with having led the Church for 12 years. Meanwhile, after his introduction as the new pope, Leo XIV said, “Peace be with you all.” ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Catholic University professor Kurt Martens talked about the significance of the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XVI.

Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church ... Leo for his first appearance at the balcony of St Peter's Basilica -- despite many having no idea who the man before them was. The American, a member of ...

In a stunning decision, the Catholic College of Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born ... the late Pope Francis. An American flag also hung from the church's bell tower, a sight ...

In a stunning decision, the Catholic College of Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV, the first ... the Vatican flag's colors adorned the doors, replacing the black banners that mourned the late Pope ...

The Fire’s Guyanese winner got the start at right back and rewarded his coach’s decision with a goal, his first with the Fire, in the 71st minute to cap off a fabulous run that teammate ...

Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a moment of global ...