Commentators have already noted that the last Pope Leo (XIII) was known for his devotion to social justice and the Virgin ...

The choice of this name 'Leo' could be widely interpreted as a nod to the historical strength of the papacy under previous ...

Robert Prevost's new papal name will be analyzed for its connections to history, religious meaning, and for clues on the ...

His background in mathematics ... for the Roman Catholic Church, Chicago's Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen Supreme Pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV. His election is historic ...

Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have ...

ROME — The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe ...

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio emerged onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after the conclave of March 2013, few ...

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a ...

Pope Leo XIV ‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ’ ...

The significance of a papal name lies in its symbolic power and the message it sends about a new pope’s intentions, priorities, and the direction he hopes to set for the Catholic Church.