The new Pope then appeared on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica after his election. Archbishop Martin said he was praying for the new Pope and hoped that "he will do a good job for all of us".

President Donald Trump reacted to the selection of the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

It’s been a fun day on the internet, to say the least. See some of the funniest social media reactions to the new pope news in the roundup below.

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to ...

Now, they’re celebrating as Robert Prevost, named Pope Leo XIV, is taking on his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Who is Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff?

Pope Leo XIV has criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world as he prayed for reconciliation and ...

Pope Leo’s election also offers hope, because he reminds the world that religious conviction need not serve nationalist power ...

It has been nearly a month since Pope Leo XIV was elected head of the Catholic Church, and he has already been leaving an ...