Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

The new pope attended Villanova University, in the suburbs of Philadelphia, as an undergraduate.Credit...Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times On Thursday, Robert Francis Prevost was introduced ...

Vice President JD Vance spoke with Ross Douthat on his "Interesting Times" podcast after meeting with the new pope.

Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday. How does his stance on LGBTQ+ issues compare to his predecessor's?

The election of a first North American pontiff came after the death of the first Latin American pope and signaled a relinquishing of papal authority from Europe.

In Photos Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor. In Photos Credit...Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times ...

We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise because now we ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

The last three popes each chose very different paths between Rome and home—sometimes confrontational, sometimes aloof.

Gianni Cipriano for The New York Times Leo giving a blessing outside ... “And I think he will sustain the direction of Pope Francis.” Returning to the Sistine Chapel the morning after his ...

New York. This 60-something hopes for a new pope who would demonstrate "compassion, humility, and extend a hand to the poor." "A pope who continues Francis' commitment to charity," echoed ...