Describing Pope Leo as "incredibly bright," Rev. Hagan says he is someone who "has a real love for the poor" and "really ...

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, is celebrated by Catholic communities in the Midwest. His election brings hope and unity.

Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted ...

Matthew Gabriele, a professor of religion and culture at Virginia Tech, said people can expect Pope Leo to carry on the work of his predecessor, Pope Francis, by having a focus on helping migrants, ...

Church bells rang out for hours in celebration at Villanova University in suburban Philadelphia after one of their graduates ...

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the church’s ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and raised in the south suburb of Dolton, where even his old house has become a point of pilgrimage.

Chants of "Viva el Papa" rang out in Thursday night's Thanksgiving Mass. "A new era has dawned. God is with us," the ...