Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

As the veil lifts on the secretive proceedings of the papal conclave, a cardinal has offered a rare glimpse into the moment ...

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see ...

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic ...

Pope Leo XIV was elected as the first American pope. Reactions are pouring in all around the country, but a hot question ...

Surprise, hope, excitement and pride were reflected in many of the initial reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost on May 8 ...

CHICAGO - A new pope was elected on Thursday and reaction is pouring in across the world, including in Illinois. Cardinal ...

The new pope will preside over an inauguration Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, according to the Vatican.