P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

The new pontiff is former Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, a Chicago-born Augustinian friar who previously headed the influential ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

The newly elected Bishop of Rome now assumes the role of universal pastor of the Catholic Church. 7News' Scott Thuman shares ...

Last month, the monarch and Queen Camilla met with the late Pope Francis while visiting Rome. On Friday, the royal couple ...

In a stunning decision, the Catholic College of Cardinals elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the U.S., leading to celebrations worldwide.

The man who is now known as Leo XIV becomes the 267th Bishop of Rome and the successor to Francis, one of the most liberal ...

Election records earlier reported by CBS News reveals how often the new pope has voted in the past. The records, from the service L2 Data, showed that he voted in the 2024 election but that he had not ...

Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the new pope. Learn more about the duties of a pope, how long his term lasts, and more below.

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Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, with connections to Tulsa's Cascia Hall, signaling ...

A new poll shows a majority of U.S. adults disapprove of President Donald Trump’s handling of issues related to colleges and ...