The former neighbors of the newly elected pontiff describe him as an intelligent person ‘with a sense of humor and great ...

Criminal justice reform has long been one of the most divisive issues between Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly and the Republican minority.

Ukrainians had criticised Francis for calling Ukrainians and Russians “brothers” — a term used by Russian President Vladimir ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has identified artificial intelligence as central to the Church's future ...

The Catholic church has elected a new pope, Robert Prevost. He is also the first American to be elevated to the position of ...

Pope Leo XIV has hands-on experience of navigating the Amazon. Many Catholics have said they believe Prevost’s experience as ...

Pope Leo XIV called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in his first Sunday noon ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago became Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025. First US pope graduated from Villanova University, mere miles from Wharton School.

Pope Leo XIV held his first public audience with members of the media, saying the church stood in solidarity with them for "seeking the truth." ...

Pope Leo XIV on Monday called for the release of imprisoned journalists and affirmed the “precious gift of free speech and ...

For the first time in the history of these two preeminent institutions, their chosen leaders share the same nationality.

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological ...