A new Holy Father of the Roman Catholic Church has been appointed in Rome and has taken the name of Leo XIV. We spoke with ...

Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the new pope. Learn more about the duties of a pope, how long his term lasts, and more below.

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A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and ...

A popular Queens pastry shop is baking up a signature cookie to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. La Guli Pastry at 29-15 Ditmars Blvd.

The new pope isn’t considered to be as lefty as the old pope, but Pope Francis was elected back when the general political ...

John Prevost described his brother as being very concerned for the poor and those who don’t have a voice. He said he expects ...

Pope Leo XIV's Midwestern roots extend to west Michigan, where he attended a seminary high school near Holland. The big ...

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, announcing that the papal conclave has elected a new leader for the ...

White smoke in Rome signaled a new chapter for the Catholic Church Thursday afternoon as Robert Francis Prevost was selected ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next Bishop of Rome, leader of the world's ...

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced.