News

Pope Leo XIV in His Own Words: Immigration, Euthanasia, Abortion and More
Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various ...
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...
Here's what we know about Pope Leo XIV voting in US elections
Pope Leo XIV is registered to vote in the United States and has previously voted in some Republican primaries, but he is not ...
Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
After less than 24 hours of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new ...
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as details emerge of how votes coalesced in secret conclave
Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.
Destined to be pope: Brother says Leo XIV always wanted to be a priest
When Cardinal Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, his brother ...
Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox fan? Brother reveals the favorite hometown team
Since Robert Prevost is a Chicago native, baseball fans were eager to learn which baseball team the new pontiff supports.
Live updates: Pope Leo XIV calls his election both a cross and a blessing, offers first homily
Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, led his first Mass at the Sistine Chapel. He is the first American pope in ...
In Pope Leo, Some in MAGA Movement See an Antagonist
While President Trump welcomed the U.S.-born cardinal as the new pope, top Trump allies criticized Leo XIV for his ...