On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV, the first American, was elected as the new pope. Here's how world leaders are reacting: ...

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected 267th pontiff by the College of Cardinals during a papal conclave on ...

As an Augustinian Catholic institution, we celebrate this significant day for our university community and the global church,' said the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, president of Villanova University, the ...

Political figures around the world have congratulated ... posted on X that the country welcomed Leo as the new Pope “with hope in our hearts.” Leaders in the European Union also extended ...

Pope Leo XIV was introduced Thursday, sending shockwaves through the world as he's the first American pope, from Chicago, and ...

The Vatican has a deep history of conflict mediation, with varying degrees of success. An effort by the pope to end the war ...

Read More: ‘Peace Be With You’: Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage Prevost follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis, who died on April 21, aged 88, after a series of complicated health issues.

The Catholic Church selected Robert Prevost, originally from Chicago and now known as Pope Leo XIV, as the first pope from ...

While the choice of a new pope was a major event for the Catholic Church and their faithful, it was also eventful for other ...