Catholic Church

Archbishop Richard Henning spoke to the Catholic faithful at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross about the new pope Wednesday

The new pope was celebrated at an evening service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross.

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks.

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid.

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

John Prevost, one of the older brothers of Pope Leo XIV, said he briefly spoke with the pope to inform him they were headed to Rome.

Two Assumption University students were in St. Peter’s Square to witness history on Thursday.

Assumption University students Savina Villani and Maryja Prytko were in St. Peter’s Square and witnessed the white smoke and announcement of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday. They shared the “incredible experience” of being at the Vatican for the momentous occasion.

Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, some of Robert Francis Prevost’s caused concern, according to a SNAP leader

Some are questioning whether Pope Leo XIV is the right pontiff to resolve the issues that have come to light regarding sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo’s childhood home in a Chicago suburb was recently listed for sale for under $250,000 — until Thursday, that is. It appears the listing for the small home in Dolton, Illinois, a suburb south of Chicago, was taken down just after the new pope was elected. The 750-square-foot home on East 141st Place had been put up for sale...

“I think people will be very impressed with him,” Villanova president Peter Donohue said of the new pope, who graduated from the university in 1977.

Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.

Before becoming the first American pontiff, Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost received an honorary degree from North Andover’s Merrimack College

Before becoming the first American pontiff, Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost received an honorary degree from Merrimack College.

The new American pope received a very American reception in Vatican City.

The newly elected pontiff delivered a speech in Italian and Spanish. Here’s what he said.

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney to signal the election of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago.

American Robert Prevost “is a marvelous selection” as the new pope, Boston College professor of theology and religious education Thomas Groome said — as well as that he wishes he’d gone to BC instead of Villanova. We asked Groome about his background, his choice of the name Leo and more.

Pope Leo XIV’s online footprint was quickly dissected, sparking mixed reactions from the right over posts seemingly critical of Trump and Vance.