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For over two thousand years, the papacy has been shaped by the bloodlines of Europe, an uninterrupted stream of spiritual authority flowing from Rome, passing through German, Polish, and Argentine ...

Leo’s commitments present a challenge to the nationalism and isolationism currently promoted by the White House.

The elevation of Pope Leo XIV has sparked an atmosphere of jubilation at Villanova University, his alma mater.

Habemus Papam.” “I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope.” On Thursday, May 8, 2025, with that famous Latin formula, ...

Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the ...

Discover the reaction of Arkansas Catholics to the historic appointment of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope in the ...

Pope Leo XIV began his clerical career in his hometown, and then was sent to Peru, where he served for nearly 40 years.

Vice President JD Vance will be attending the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sunday.

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

COMMENTARY: Pope Leo XIV is the first true missionary to lead the Catholic Church since Christ chose St. Peter.

The Rev. Richard J. McGrath was a longtime leader of Providence Catholic High School, run by the Augustinians, whose Midwest ...