Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost, embraced his role as the bishop of Rome, formally taking possession of St. John ...

The way the news of the new pope’s heritage was made public speaks to the complexity of discussions of race in the U.S.

Pope Leo XIV has spoken publicly about the challenges to human dignity, justice and labor that arise from “developments in ...

Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago as Robert Francis Prevost, is Black. He is a descendant of Creoles in New Orleans, including ...

The Catholic Church has always been central to Creole identity. The Prevosts aren’t the only ones who passed into white ...

Pope Leo XIV commenced his papacy by emphasizing unity and preserving the Catholic Church's heritage. During his inauguration ...

For many centuries we have seen the custom of a new pope changing his name. It signals the kind of papacy he envisions as he assumes the mantle.

By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo XIV formally began his reign on ...

Diocese of Laredo's Bishop Tamayo congratulates Pope Leo XIV, highlighting shared roots in the Order of Saint Augustine and ...

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of ...

Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the ...

An American flag is displayed as Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, waves as he arrives to celebrate his ...