Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.

What does it mean that the newest pope has chosen the name Leo XIV? We look to the history of papal Leos to decode the choice.

Pope Leo XIV is the first pope who belongs to the Order of Saint Augustine, whose principles, priests say, offer a window ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, previously led a Catholic ...

Ancient Greek myths have continuously inspired both classical and modern writers, leading them to produce brilliant classic ...

Choosing the name Leo connects the new pope to a long legacy of strong papal figures. Typically, when a pope chooses a name previously used by another pope, it’s often a way of honoring or continuing ...

With clouds of white smoke emanating from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel and to the loud cheers of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the 133-member conclave elected a new pope on Thursday ...

As someone who’s studied Ancient Rome for years, I’ve recently been asked which Roman emperor was most like Donald Trump. In ...

(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a ...

(Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images) Despite their name, dimes from this era neither contain mercury nor depict Mercury, the Roman god. The dime — 90% silver, 10% copper — instead features a winged Lady ...

The cupid's bow is the curve in the middle of the upper lip. This is because in classical art, Cupid—the son of Venus in Roman mythology—is often portrayed as having a bow and quiver. The upper lip ...

Lulu Roman, the “Hee Haw” comedian turned gospel ... “I loved her joyful attitude,” “God Bless the U.S.A.” singer Lee Greenwood said in a statement. “She always lifted everyone ...