cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff. The man chosen, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV — the first pope ever from the United States.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Leo presided over his first formal audience, with the cardinals who elected him pope. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday ...

Multiple news outlets report that it's expected Prevost will carry on much of Francis' work and reforms as well as forging ...

A rumor that Pope Leo XIV started following rapper Nicki Minaj on X recently began circulating on social media.

Robert Prevost, a Chicago native and longtime missionary in Peru, has been elected as the first pope from the United States, choosing the name Leo XIV. Among the electors was Haitian Cardinal Chibly ...

The newly elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, hosted journalists at the Vatican for the first time in his papacy on Monday.

ROME — Pope Leo XIV called for a ceasefire in Gaza and an ... and are eager to see what issues will be at the forefront of his papacy. On Thursday, Leo was elected 267th pope, following the ...

Video. Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, addressed the faithful on St Peter's Square, emphasising peace, dialogue and unity, recalling his roots as an Augustinian priest.

Theologians said that Pope Leo XIV's choice for his name may point to the priorities of his papacy, from worker's rights to human dignity and even the environment.

Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American pope. His leadership will be crucial for the Church's future.