Cardinal Robert F. Prevost's selection of the name Pope Leo XIV was an apparent nod to Pope Leo XIII, the father of Catholic social doctrine.

Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...

Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of ...

The first two were deposed by the council itself, and Gregory XII abdicated. Two years later, the council elected a new pope. For this reason, the announcement could be interpreted as ...

Pope Leo XIII, who was pope from 1878-1903 ... Leo is among the most frequently taken names by a pope, with only Benedict, Gregory and John having been chosen more often. Of the 13 previous ...

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a ...

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.

John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory ... Here's a look into what each Pope Leo did during their papacy. Pope Leo XIII, who was head of the Catholic ...

Gregory X was elected only after Viterbo residents ... Benedict XVI won in 2005 on the fourth and Pope Pius XII won on the third in 1939. When was the first conclave held in the Sistine Chapel?