Pope Leo XIV is in his first full day as the holy father with many more to come. “We didn’t expect an American to be Pope,” Gregory Treverton, a USC Professor, said.

Naumann is hopeful Pope Leo XIV will continue to unite the worldwide Catholic Church. Naumann pointed to Peter and the Apostles who lived in simpler times without planes, trains, automobiles and a ...

One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ ...

Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States ...

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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, has made history as the first American ever selected as pope. Now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, his appointment has sparked ...

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, he spoke a few words in English. It was ...

Prayers were offered for the Chicago-born pontiff during the service, and New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond used the ...

It was initially reported that the new pope was a Cubs fan, but his brother corrected the record in an interview with WGN-TV.

Live updates and the latest news as Trump touts his UK trade deal, names Jeanine Pirro as U.S. attorney, and Pope Leo XIV's ...

Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the ...