As a Chicagoan who teaches at Villanova University, it was surreal for me to watch the election of Cardinal Robert Francis ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, has been elected Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to lead ...

To what degree will the new pope stand or not stand in continuity with Francis? As a scholar who has studied the writings and actions of the popes since the time of the Second Vatican Council, a ...

Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

Cardinal Robert Prevost is reportedly entitled to a monthly salary of \$33,000 (over Rs 28 lakh), along with exclusive perks ...

He was a long-standing ally of Francis, who repeatedly called for peace COVER STORY | AGENCIES | Cardinal Robert Francis ...

Fr. Thomas Reese used to be certain no American would be elected pope. Now, he admits, he has been proved wrong with this new ...

British Ambassador to the Holy See Chris Trott has voiced excitement over the recent election of Pope Leo XIV and has said he ...

Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous rights. Will Leo do the same?

Such a demanding job can be good for the brain and body. But Pope Leo XIV may also have to contend with challenges that are ...

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark — politically, personally or ...

Pope Leo XIV’s election marks a new chapter in the church’s social mission, renewing its commitment to global peace, justice, ...