SCHIAVON, Italy (AP) — Pope Leo XIV’ s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with ...

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

The new pope has suggested he plans to be a champion of the working class just as Pope Leo XII was during his time leading ...

Pope Leo XIV did not offer any explanation for his name choice in his address Thursday, but many have speculated it’s likely ...

In his address to the College of Cardinals on Saturday, Leo XIV explained his name choice, explicitly mentioning the ...

Pope Leo XIV said Saturday he intended to follow his predecessor's path as pontiff, praising Francis's "complete dedication ...

As contemporary as they sound, these lines come from his 19th-century predecessor, Pope Leo XIII. The encyclical was entitled ...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and ...

Pope Leo XIV. Born with his baptismal name of Robert Francis Prevost, his papal name is more of a traditional choice — and one with a storied history. The first of the name, Pope Leo I ...