As crowds celebrated in St. Peter’s Square, a man in white and red stepped onto the balcony of the basilica, prompting cheers from the plaza.

Here is how world leaders have reacted to the news. President Donald Trump, who attended Francis’ funeral in April, posted ...

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost may be the first person from the U.S. to become the head of the Catholic Church but his surprising ...

From the name he chose to the language he spoke, Pope Leo XIV's first appearance offered clues about his leadership.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass this morning following his election, calling on the Church to focus on areas where ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected Pope Leo XIV to become the first pope from the US. Read a recap of the events of May 8.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first North American pontiff and will be called Pope Leo XIV - Pope Leo XIV emerged onto the ...

The papal conclave was officially over at around 6 p.m. local time Thursday after white smoke was seen rising from the ...

Asked whether it was unexpected for an American to be elected, Father Reese said: “Oh yeah, shocking.” Robert Prevost, who ...

Habemus papam!” (“We have a pope”) – and the elected pontiff stands on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square, a clue as ...