The U.S.-born pope spent about a dozen years as a missionary in Peru and returned there later to serve as a bishop.

COMMENTARY: It’s worth noting that the Pauline Chapel, one of three in the Apostolic Palace, is pictured in the Holy Father’s ...

Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

ROME– The head of the Dominican Order on Monday, May 12, welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV, citing the outcome of last ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the conclave of cardinals that gathered at the Vatican wasted little time choosing a new ...

The announcement of Pope Leo XIV as the new pope was cause for celebration among Catholics around the world. For a group of ...

HOUSTON - Cardinal DiNardo is reflecting on the recently-concluded conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV. Speaking to FOX 26 by ...

A North East priest who was in the Vatican when Pope Leo was elected has spoken of the 'excitement' of the historic occasion.

The Papal conclave has elected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Here’s what we know ...

NBC 5 Chicago political reporter Mary Ann Ahern joins Bob Sirott to talk about the pope’s visits with friends and family in Rome and how this conclave brings a different experience from past ...

Long Islanders were among those who packed St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City when Pope Leo was elected the first American ...