The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

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He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

Prevost, 69, was considered a contender for the papacy but was largely overlooked by many bettors and experts in favor of ...

Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope ...

Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign.

While heartened by the new pope's commitment to social justice, advocates say it's unclear whether Leo will continue Francis' ...

Robert Francis Prevost will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope to hail from the United States.

Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...

Former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States was selected Thursday by the papal conclave to succeed Pope ...