Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass on Friday in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him, as Italian media trumpeted the historic significance of Chicago-born missionary Robert ...

Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, was of French and Italian descent, according to Vatican News. His mother, Mildred Martínez, was of Spanish descent.

Pope Leo XIV arrives, greets the public before the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday. (Photo by Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images) ...

Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first pope to ever have been born in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

Pope Leo XIV received the highest net favorability score in a new Gallup poll, outperforming U.S. and global political ...

Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special ...

Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.

Robert Francis Prevost is the new pope, the 267th to lead the Roman Catholic church. He is the first U.S. pope in history. His name will be Pope Leo XIV, one he selected himself.

Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first pope to ever have been born in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.