The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

The newly-elected Pope Leo XIV's brother admitted to a piece of advice he offered before the conclave that could have changed ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born ...

Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert ...

Americans in St. Peter’s square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was ...