Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.

COMMENTARY: This text reveals a man thoroughly drenched in Augustine’s theology and spirituality, in particular his understanding of the ‘last things’ — and our greatest hope.

A priest has accused Pope Leo XIV of ignoring past child abuse allegations, raising concerns about his leadership and handling of these kinds of cases.

The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here's what to know about him.

Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church.

In just over 24 hours and after at least four separate ballots, 133 cardinals reached a historic consensus beneath the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel—and the world heard the long-awaited words: 'Habemus Papam.

Valerio Masella used to meet Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, twice a week for an hour-long training session at the Omega gym.

Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising election by the world's cardinals as Pope Leo XIV probably had less to do with his birthplace than his former workplace.