Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France’s Bishop Thibault ...

In his very first sermon as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV told the cardinals who elected him that anyone who exercises authority in ...

Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, ...

Pope Leo XIV picks up where Pope Francis left off, and embraces a new Mass focused on the environment, care for the Earth and ...

Since white smoke billowed in May from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV was elected Pope Francis' successor, the new ...

Pope Leo XIV gave the world a brief speech on Thursday, May 8, 2025, after being elected by the College of Cardinals. His speech drew similarities and differences from Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV paid respects at the tomb of Pope Francis on May 10, after signaling in a meeting with senior Church leaders he would continue his predecessor's legacy of reforms.. The new pope laid ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is wondering how the first American pope compares to his predecessor. In his ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass after historic election as Pope Francis’ successor Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals in English at the start of his first Mass inside the Sistine Chapel on May ...

Ad Policy. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd on the main balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square. (Francesco Sforza / Getty) American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, an American, has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis. Catholics across Massachusetts expressed joy and hope, anticipating continuity with Pope ...

Take a look: Pope Leo XIV and Pope Francis contrast introductory attire. During his introduction to the world in 2013, the late Pope Francis wore all white, communicating a desire for simplicity.