Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual ...

In his first formal audience Saturday, Leo made clear he will follow in the modernizing reforms of his predecessor, Pope ...

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement is expected to be a May 10 meeting with cardinals. He'll then have midday ...

Support in this week’s papal conclave coalesced around a leader who may challenge the U.S. president’s agenda, particularly ...

A top candidate seen by many Vatican observers as having been the likely next pope said on Saturday that he was satisifed ...