The first American pope in history was elected today and he chose a very significant papal name. Here's what it means and why ...

Habemus papam!” Those words echoed to the faithful around the world, including those waiting outside St. Peter’s Basilica as ...

The bells of St. Peter's rang out, signalling that cardinals have elected a new pope to succeed Pope Francis and take charge ...

What Pope Leo XIV's name could tell us about himself and what's ahead for the church. Five popes named Leo are also saints.

Robert Prevost emerged Thursday as the first American pope, much to the shock of global bookmakers and Vatican experts alike.

Leo XIV’s predecessor Pope Francis, birth name Jorge Maria Bergoglio, appointed 80% of the cardinals who voted to elect one ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the conclave of cardinals that gathered at the Vatican wasted little time choosing a new ...

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

Habemus Papam. We have a pope. Across San Diego’s Catholic communities, people on Thursday reacted with joy and awe at what ...

Robert Prevost, the first American Pope, chose the name Leo XIV upon election. Though he hasn’t explained the choice, it may ...

Robert Prevost, the first-ever American pope, will take the name Leo XIV. Baja California governor says US revoked her visa ...

taking the name Pope Leo XIV. This marks the first time in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history that an American has held the position. The Pope’s baptismal name was revealed after the ...