While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his ...

Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign.

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Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...

Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...

How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...

All signs point to the newly elected pontiff’s continuing in much the same vein as his predecessor, but with a more moderate ...

The 69-year-old Chicago native, known for being reserved and private, brings a different style to the papacy compared to his ...

Pope Leo XIV adorned a bright red shoulder cover and ornate stole during his introduction on May 8, a contrast from Pope ...