The papacy is a global platform, so the issues Pope Leo chooses to focus on can resonate far beyond the church.

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be an official period of mourning, pointing to steps taken in Spain, Cuba and ...

Who is voting for the next pope? Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Cardinal Joseph Tobin are among the US cardinals eligible.

Members of St. Monica Catholic Church discussed their views just ahead of the start of the conclave of cardinals tasked with ...

They said there will never be an American pope," the Rev. Michael Alello, of St. Aloysius Catholic Church said on social ...

This week, the ascension of the first American pope surprised many, including the theoretically neutral online betting sites ...

The new Pope, Leo XIV, should direct an urgent review of the Vatican’s 2018 agreement with the Chinese government that allows ...

The Holy See Press Office confirmed on Monday that the two leaders had spoken after the pope expressed concern for Ukraine ...

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...

Editorial written by New York Daily News Board. The journey of Bob Prevost of the South Side of Chicago to Pope Leo XIV of the Holy See could not have been foreseen when the new pope was a Chicago kid ...