In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement is expected to be a May 10 meeting with cardinals. He'll then have midday ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American ...

Through the ministry of Peter, you have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed with that mission,' he told the ...

The two clerics met in South America, and when Francis needed to fill an important job at the Vatican, he knew where to turn.

Leo’s ascent occurred with remarkable speed. Just over two years ago, he’d been one of the church’s 5,400 bishops — a role with no global visibility.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with ...

As Pope Leo XIV stepped out in front of cheering crowds outside of St. Peter’s Basilica to give his first speech as head of ...