Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts
Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.
How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass
Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing
Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV identifies biggest threat to humanity
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision for his papacy and identified what he sees as the greatest challenge facing humanity.
Pope Leo XIV's brother, a Florida resident, reacts to historic election: 'Shock and awe'
When the white smoke rose above the Vatican on Thursday, one Port Charlotte man felt a wave of disbelief and pride: his younger brother had just become the next pope.
Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.
Louis Prevost: Florida brother of Pope Leo XIV says people predicted Robert would be pope as a kid
Louis Prevost of Port Charlotte, Florida, said he and his younger brother, the newly elected pope, grew up in Chicago—and even as a kid, people teased Robert would one day become pope.
Pope Leo XIV: Holy Name Cathedral hosts special Mass for new pontiff
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Reaction to election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope
History was made at the Vatican on Thursday as Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, becoming the first American to hold the papacy. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV's first address: Full text
Robert Prevost was elected to be the Catholic Church's new pope on Thursday. His first comments as Pope Leo XIV lasted for a few minutes; here's the full text of those remarks.
Robert Prevost becomes 1st American to be Pope: Here's why there are few non-European pontiffs
Robert Prevost's election as the new pope marks the first time a person from the United States was selected as the head of the Roman Catholic faith. Here's what to know about where previous popes came from, and why an American pontiff was considered to be unlikely, until now.
Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope Leo XIV: Here's what's next
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope.
List: Countries with the most, fewest popes
Which countries have produced the most, and the fewest, popes? A historic first from the U.S. just reshaped the centuries-old list.
What is an Augustinian?
There were six popes who were part of the St. Augustine order before Pope Leo XIV, according to America, a Jesuit magazine.
First American pope: The world reacts
The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.
Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Leo XIV is first American pope
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.
Trump congrats Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on becoming first American pope
President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday to congratulate Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who will become the first American pope to lead the Catholic Church in its 2,000-year history.
New pope elected: First American pope greets crowd
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the bishop of Rome and will take the name Pope Leo the XIV. He was elected during the third round of voting among the College of Cardinals. Pope Leo greeted the crowd on Thursday afternoon, his face painted with obvious emotion as he spoke to millions of people across the world.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? Chicago native Robert Prevost makes history as new pope
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
Watch live: Robert Prevost elected as new pope, will take the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.