Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected Pope Leo XIV, marking the first American to hold the position.

When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he ...

In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order.

Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.

According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is intended to reflect his Augustinian roots and the values he seeks ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who ...

Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Mass in front of St Peter’s Basilica, marking the formal start of his papacy. In his ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope from Chicago, could boost interest in the Catholic Church, potentially increasing ...

Census records for Leo's maternal grandparents hint at the complexity of Creole identity and of Black identity in America.

It was at the moment when he received the Fisherman's Ring from Cardinal Tagle, the seal of papal authority, that Leo XIV ...

John Prevost told "CBS Mornings" he found out his brother was the next pope with everyone else – after hearing his name ...