Pope Leo XIV’s path to the papacy includes strong regional ties, from his Chicago upbringing to his time as a teacher in ...

The hopeful case is that the new Holy Father will come prepared to tackle two major challenges for the church: its rickety ...

Students, faculty, and staff at Saint Petersburg Catholic High School gathered for a mass to commemorate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.

Many people are wondering what kind of impact this election will have on the future of the Catholic church around the world and here at home, and whether Pope Leo will follow a similar path as Pope ...

Archbishop Bernard Hebda said he was surprised by the choice of an American-born pope to lead the worldwide church.

“The Spirit has chosen him for us, now, and Pope Leo XIV is going to be our Pope,” said Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, Catholic ...

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

A top cardinal announces a new pope has been elected, uttering the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” from ...

After Father Rudolph T. Juarez announced the new pope during noon Mass at St. Anthony Catholic Church, local parishioners ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Central Kentucky Catholic leaders are reacting to the selection of the next pope. On Thursday, Robert Provost ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff on ...

Bishop Joseph Siegel with the Catholic Diocese of Evansville shared his thoughts and hopes for Pope Leo XIV. Bishop Siegel says the moments between the white smoke pouring from the Sistine Chapel and ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets ...