In Peru, Pope Leo XIV is known as the saintly missionary who waded through mud after torrential rains flooded the region, bringing help to needy people, and as the bishop who spearheaded the ...

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American ...

Pope Leo XIV pledged to align himself with “ordinary people” and against the rich and powerful as he presided over his first Mass as leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics on Friday, and called for the ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

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

From the St. Peter’s Basilica to his native Chicago to his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, Catholic faithful around the world ...

If the conclave lasts that long ... Bells also are rung to further signal there is a new pope. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The ...

“So this makes this conclave very difficult ... “It’s a great opportunity to create community,” Bruni said. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s ...

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.