Thousands of people attended an outdoor mass in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo to thank God for the election of Pope Leo XIV. It was a solemn occasion, but was also interrupted with loud cheers and chants about the pope being a “Chiclayano.”

Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, spent decades in Peru, then arrived in Rome.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend the papal throne, is gaining popularity on social media due to his unique educational background. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who recently became pope, surprised the world with his educational journey.

Pope Leo XIV's former diocese reacted with jubilation when it was announced that their former bishop had been named the new head of the Catholic Church, and it was all captured on video. The post WATCH: Leo XIV’s Former Diocese Reacts to Announcement He’s the New Pope Like Sports Fans Winning a Championship first appeared on Mediaite.

Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday blessing of his pontificate exactly at noon.

Pope Leo XIV has never been accused of abuse, but has been in positions of authority when accusations of sexual abuse have arisen against priests under his supervision.

Pope Leo accused of failing to properly investigate allegations of child sexual abuse in his church - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests says it made the Vatican aware of Robert Prevost’s re

Pope Leo XIV demands the release of imprisoned journalists in the first news conference of his pontificate . Addressing the world's media in Vatican City, he says he reiterates th