Cardinals began describing the days and hours leading up to the final ballot that brought Leo past the two-thirds majority needed.

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 ...

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

A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...

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.

Trump asserted that children will be fine having two dolls — perhaps three or five — instead of 30 if U.S. import taxes ...