A new book suggests Chicago-born Robert Prevost may have been reluctant at first to take on the weighty responsibility of ...

"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." Pope Leo XIV holds first 'green ...

What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope. American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday. By Meredith Deliso and Megan Forrester. May 8, 2025, 4:22 PM. 1:37.

The newly elected pope, who will take on the name Pope Leo XIV, addressed the crowd in his first speech as the the 267th Roman Catholic Church pontiff. He was elected in the fourth ballot of the ...

The new pontiff will go by the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo greeted the thousands Thursday, May 8, in St. Peter’s Square from the red velvet-draped central balcony overlooking the area to rounds of ...

Behind the name Pope Leo and its ties to social justice 01:59. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new pontiff and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.. There are no written rules or ...

The 267th pope has chosen his new name: Pope Leo XIV. Born with his baptismal name of Robert Francis Prevost, his papal name is more of a traditional choice — and one with a storied history.

White smoke emerged from the roof of the Vatican on Thursday afternoon, signaling that a new pope, Pope Leo XIV, was chosen to lead the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

The world saw white smoke on May 8, and they also met a new pope in U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV.It's quite a big moment, because this marks the first time a U.S ...

Once Pope Leo XIV walked onto the balcony over St. Peter's Square, a wave of pride started moving through the halls and classrooms at St. Augustine Prep in Richland, New Jersey.

American Bishop Robert Barron shares his thoughts on what the new pope's papal name selection of Leo XIV means. Papal names can provide clues about how the pope will lead the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV stepped onto a balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Thursday, simultaneously stepping into his new role as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.