When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he ...

In closing, let us hear the words of Pope Leo XIV, from his Inaugural Mass, May 18: ...

Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending ...

Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values from the president’s America First approach. By Tyler Pager Reporting from Washington ...

Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.

Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis. He is seen as continuing Francis's focus on reform and social justice. Prevost's background in Latin America and mathematics shapes his views. His election ...

In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order.

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who was born in Chicago and just arrived in Rome to teach.

Along with our new Pope Leo XIV’s background: a good family and childhood imbued with the Chicago work ethic, some hopeful American know-how, extensive well-honed experience and contacts all ...

Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, ...