Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope ...

Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he ...

Prior to being elected, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of ...

Pope Leo, who before being elected as the new pontiff on Thursday was known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, was back in the ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Bronzeville and raised in the south suburbs, will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Augustinians are part of the Mendicant Movement, which was characterized by a mixed or middle way among religious, in which a life of contemplation is combined with a life of apostolic ministry, and ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass on Friday in the Sistine Chapel where he was elected less than 24 hours earlier, ...

Though Leo XIV is from Chicago, his election to the papacy reflects the move of Christianity toward the Global South.

Prevost to the head of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo has many natal roots, from America through Latin America and even ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, begins his role on May 18 with meetings and public addresses. He calls for unity ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with the cardinals who chose him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in Pope ...