The name Leo means “lion” in Latin, signaling bravery and strength. In the Catholic legacy, it also calls back to the first ...

U.S. President Donald Trump quickly reacted to the appointment of the first American pope on Thursday, May 8. Pope Leo XIV, ...

The world's first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, was elected Thursday. See how Columbus, Ohio Catholics reacted to the news.

An American pope was considered a longshot to be selected as a successor to Pope Francis. But now that it has happened, Pope ...

Local residents said they were surprised, excited and hopeful about the first American pope. He will be a “pope for everyone, ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first American pope in 2,000 years. What are his political views? Has he said anything about ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost officially became the first person from the United States to become the Roman Catholic Church’s pope, ...

Leaders of all faiths and on both sides of the aisle welcomed the South Side's own Robert Prevost — Pope Leo XIV — as head of ...

“Along with the priests, deacons, consecrated religious, seminarians, and lay men and women of the Diocese of Allentown, I ...

"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

William Lori, the Archbishop of Baltimore, called Pope Leo XIV, "prayerful, reflective, and a good listener with a military ...