Though the pope may be historically known for wearing larger, more triangular hats, Pope Leo XIV, on Wednesday, donned a cap of his alma mater, Villanova, that he received as a gift from the National ...

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

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

In this episode, we dive into a series of candid interviews conducted by veteran Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell with ...

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 ...

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a link back to his Delaware County past when he put on a Villanova University baseball hat that was ...

Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter. Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen to be the new pope for the Roman Catholic Church. He will be called ...