The new leader of the Catholic Church is American Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced to a crowd in ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.

Leo spoke off-the-cuff in English to the cardinals who elected him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in Pope Francis’ social justice-minded footsteps. He acknowledged the great ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary evangelization ...

Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, ...

Pope Leo XIV's online footprint was quickly dissected, sparking mixed reactions from the right over posts seemingly critical of Trump and Vance.

In the eyes of many LGBTQ Catholics, the late Pope Francis created a “seismic shift ... his energy is going to be focused,” she told NBC News in an interview Friday.

Ralph Fiennes felt ‘flattered’ when he learned Pope Leo XIV had watched Conclave - The film depicts the events of a conclave, ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a conclave commenced May 7 ... Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning with NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter.

More than 130 cardinals from all over the world are gathering today for the papal conclave, through which a new head of the Catholic Church is elected.

Pope Leo XIV was raised in Chicago by his parents, alongside two brothers, Louis and John. Here's everything to know about Pope Leo XIV's family, including his parents and siblings.