To many, Pope Leo XIV seemed a different sort of American, a man who served the poor of Peru for decades, who spoke Spanish ...

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, is the first American and Black Pope in history, with roots in the ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost defied global betting markets to become the first U.S.-born pope, stunning gamblers and reshaping ...

History was made Thursday at the Vatican, where the new pope was presented to St. Peter's Square. But not the kind of history some hoped.

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Bells rang in St. Peter's Square and the crowd erupted in cheers on the second day of the papal conclave when white smoke ...

A section of civil society groups in North Rift region have asked Christians in Kenya to pray for a new Catholic Pope who will champion human rights across the globe.

The conclave to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church ended without a victor after the first ballot on Wednesday ...

The 2025 papal conclave began on Wednesday, May 7, with a historic 133 cardinal-electors entering the Sistine Chapel to choose the next leader of ...

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.