On his way back to the Vatican, Leo stopped by the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, and prayed before the tomb of Pope Francis, according to the Vatican press office. He also prayed at the icon of the ...

The last five pontiffs have addressed members of the international news media who reported on the conclaves that elected them.

In his first official address as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV shared a surprising influence behind his chosen name: artificial ...

He spoke in an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists who descended on Rome to cover his election as the first American pontiff.

As the first American leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV is in a great position to challenge Trump's un-Christlike ...

Over the past 60 years, dialogue turned to action for the common good and the sake of deep and trusting friendship between ...

Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago became Pope Leo XIV. He is the first American to hold the position. Donald Trump claimed ...

Leo XIV launches his first week as leader of the world's Roman Catholics on Monday, with journalists, diplomats and top ...

Robert Francis Prevost was a relatively low-profile cardinal from Chicago. But on May 8, the 69-year-old stunned the world ...