Cardinal Bychok light-heartedly described it as "the best time of my life" and encouraged everyone to give it a go. "Just try ...

Students at St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic school witnessed history Thursday with the selection of the first-ever American-born ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, will be formally installed on May 18, beginning his papacy with a focus on humility ...

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

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost first American-born pope is chosen and will be known as Pope Leo XIV. After the second day of the conclave white smoke emerged from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel ...

The inauguration Mass on May 18 will be the formal installation ceremony where Pope Leo XIV will receive the Fisherman’s Ring and the pallium as symbols of his papal office. The “taking possession” ...

From hushed chambers to movie screens, the mysterious ritual of the papal conclave continues to captivate audiences worldwide ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said on Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he ...

The election of the new Pope, called the Papal conclave, took place over two days, but just before the long-awaited ...

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...