Out of a puff of white smoke, an American Pope appeared, to the astonishment of the world, including the United States. It had always been believed that ...

Pontiff says chosen name reflects Church’s 'enduring' dedication to human dignity, social justice, according to report - ...

Come and join the Augustinians! Be a friar, just like Pope Leo XIV.” The invitation, posted recently on the Facebook page of ...

Pope Leo XIV indicated on Saturday that his papacy will follow closely in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, telling ...

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical ...

The new pope, Leo XIV, has this in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy: He has been in positions of authority when accusations of sexual abuse ...

For thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Rome, it’s the unmissable Vatican appointment: the midday Sunday blessing the pope ...

Bishop Gerald Kicanas spoke with the new pope just after he was selected, sending him congratulations and prayers.

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Cast members Kenan Thompson, Marcello Hernandez and Bowen Yang appeared in the cold open for a heartfelt tribute to their ...

Top pitching prospect Cade Horton impressed in his major-league debut Saturday, tossing four innings in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-5 ...

President Trump interrupted a Mother's Day celebration and Cecily Strong returned as Jeanine Pirro in this week's "SNL" cold ...