In his first formal audience Saturday, Leo made clear he will follow in the modernizing reforms of his predecessor, Pope ...

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement is expected to be a May 10 meeting with cardinals. He'll then have midday ...

Support in this week’s papal conclave coalesced around a leader who may challenge the U.S. president’s agenda, particularly ...

Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. The first pope from the United States also holds Peruvian citizenship, but will represent the global Catholic Church.