A curious paradox has emerged since the death of Pope Francis two weeks ago. At a moment in time when sophisticated Western Europe has never ...

The expectation is that the new Pope will continue the work of Francis in a different guise, and his name signifies this. Leo ...

When still a cardinal, the new pope led discussions on key issues facing the church during which “every voice had equal value ...

Pope Leo XIV, elected on Thursday, is the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine (OSA), also known as the Augustinians, ...

Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...

Many LGBTQ Catholics viewed Pope Francis as a pioneer for acceptance. Now, with Pope Leo XIV, they hope he will continue this ...

As Philadelphians and Catholics rejoiced at the announcement of the new pope, with his ties to Villanova University, among local Filipinos, there was some disappointment. The election of Pope Leo XIV ...

Astoria's La Guli Pastry Shop debuts the "Pope Leo Cookie" to celebrate the first American Pope, Pope Leo XIV, with locals ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne speaks about what surprised him about the conclave, praising Pope Leo XIV’s “warmth ...