His first outing since his election was to a sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna and is of particular significance to his ...

"I think for us today, the main thing is we're just very joyful to have a new pope," said the Rev. Leo Kosch, pastor at St.

The pope's Creole roots in New Orleans are a source of pride among the city's Black Catholics. But the revelation also ...

Pope Leo XIV stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica to thunderous applause and an electric atmosphere, to deliver his first Sunday blessing and address ...

He also said the choice of Leo for his name could be significant. "(Leo XIII) was a pioneer in Catholic social teaching," Kosch said. "… To me, that signals that he wants to … keep applying ...

Pope Leo XIV's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice, very much in line with the late Pope Francis’ global ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, was elected, provoking excitement and support from priests and parishioners at ...

St. Bridget Catholic School in Richmond posted a photo on Instagram showing students celebrating the news: "Can you feel the excitement?! We have a Pope!" ...

Catholics in Virginia on Thursday celebrated the historic announcement of the first American pope in the history of the church. Diocese of Richmond Bishop Barry C. Knestout said he rejoiced at the ...

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the first leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to hail ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV spent years amplifying criticism of President Trump’s policies on social media — with the Catholic ...

Robert Prevost, the first American Pope, chose the name Leo XIV upon election. Though he hasn’t explained the choice, it may ...