Pope Leo XIV holds his first general audience in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday, issuing an appeal for Gaza, which he calls ...

Pope Leo XIV, an American and a global citizen, can be a strong advocate for the First Amendment’s protection of freedom of ...

Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American pontiff, leaving some experts both “surprised and excited” about his papacy ...

Pope Leo XIV had deleted his old, personal social media accounts, which featured posts that criticized the Trump ...

Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass, cast a vision of a united church that offers God's unconditional love to everyone. He ...

Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...

VATICAN CITY — 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 ...

Chicago Tribune photographer Brian Cassella captures the scene as Pope Leo XIV is installed in Vatican ... depicting 140 migrants throughout history in St. Peter's Square on May 15, 2025.

In his first public general audience address, Pope Leo XIV said he would continue his predecessor’s reflection on Jesus ...

Cleaning up social media accounts while job hunting took an all new meaning following the election of Pope Leo XIV, who wiped his personal accounts ... Susan Thompson, a history professor at ...

Pope Leo XIV's papal name has a storied history — and stretches all the way back to the year 440 TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty The 267th pope has chosen his new name: Pope Leo XIV. Born with his ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until ...