Through a distant maternal ancestor, who was born in the 1590s, Pope Leo is ninth cousins, various times removed, with some ...

Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, was chosen Thursday as the first U.S. cardinal to lead the global Catholic Church, a community of more than 1.4 billion people. The election ...

Pope Leo XIV has made waves with some of his fashion choices, returning to much of the traditional pomp of popes past.

Pope Leo XIV this week spoke with young people who have embarked on a “spiritual revolution” to restore Europe’s soul.

Pope Leo XIV waves after walking onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope and the first ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope ... traditional style and Augustinian background, emphasizing core truths of Catholic doctrine. Leo drove that message home further by wearing ...

Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Robert Francis Prevost ... head of the Roman Catholic Church has sparked interest in his background, questions about his finances have also been swirling.

The new pope met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Sunday. LONDON and ROME -- Pope Leo XIV spoke on Sunday of the remarkable times during which he's been elevated to the papacy, saying ...