Just five weeks after making history as the first U.S.-born pope, Leo XIV is winning hearts on American soil. A new AP-NORC poll released Saturday finds that about two-thirds of U.S. Catholics have a “very” or “somewhat” favorable opinion of the newly elected pontiff.

Pope Leo addresses hometown Chicago crowd and encourages them to make a difference in the world - Pope Leo XIV was elected in May

Known for his humility and prayerful presence, Martin says Pope Leo has would do well to make his top priority healing internal divisions within the Church. “There’s a lot of

The Holy Father asked for the intercession of Our Lady, Queen of Peace before praying his first Angelus in the square in Latin and urging his listeners to pray for the end of conflicts in different parts of the world.

Pope Leo XIV condemned the spectre of a "third world war" in his first Sunday address, addressing international crises just days after becoming the Catholic Church's new leader. From the balcony ...

Pope Leo XIV‘s first words were “Peace be with you ... give the U.S. too much religious power as well. Pope Leo’s global and domestic influence will be measured and scrutinized by the ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope ... a rite of passage that has become synonymous with the papacy’s global reach and mediatic draw. The 69-year-old Augustinian missionary smiled ...

Pope Leo XIV will officially begin his reign of the Roman Catholic Church during his inaugural Mass. Here are the world leaders planning to attend the service.

including numerous dignitaries and global faith leaders. Cardinal Blase Cupich, center, arrives with the other cardinals as Pope Leo XIV is installed during Mass in St. Peter’s Square on May 18 ...