Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears with, from left, Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli, Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Cardinal Vinko Puljic on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican ...

Vatican City, May 8, 2025 — Before ascending to the papacy as Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost led a surprising double life: acclaimed theologian by day, and celebrated jazz trombonist by night.

Pope Leo XIV 's family might've predicted he would become a religious leader one day, but it all still feels like a dream. On May 8, Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo, was elected as the ...

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, and offers a Happy Mother’s Day By The Staff The Associated Press Posted May 11, 2025 10:05 am Updated May 11, 2025 5:23 pm ...

Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass is filled with symbolism. Here’s what you need to know By: Giovanna Dell'orto, The Associated Press Posted: 12:04 AM CDT Sunday, May. 18, 2025 Last Modified: 3:31 ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV ‘s inaugural Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, Jesus’ apostle, and his ...

Pope Leo XIV waves during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday in The Vatican. Photo by Alessandra ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the ...

Pope Leo XIV officially opened his pontificate as history's first American pope on Sunday, presiding over an inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square before tens of thousands of people, presidents ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the election of new Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States, as a “great honour” for the country.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV ’s inaugural Mass on Sunday morning in St. Peter’s Square and Basilica is a ritual filled with symbolism that connects back to Peter, ...