ANALYSIS: Through his words, gestures and even liturgical picks, the new Pope is synthesizing what came before him.

The first American pope arrives at a time of extraordinary complexity and tension in the church in the United States.

Survivors say Pope Leo must commit to transparency in investigations of priests accused of sexual abuse. His record on doing ...

The U.S.-born pope has signaled he will continue his predecessor’s work, but shows deference to tradition, too.

The 69-year-old Chicago native, known for being reserved and private, brings a different style to the papacy compared to his ...

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

Leo is the first pope with a pre-papal social media presence, which helps paint an early picture of his positions on various ...

Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his predecessor but ...

There is a new Pope in town, which means a new era for the Catholic Church. In his first address as Pope, Leo XIV emphasized ...

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, may introduce a fresh approach to the papal ...

As the first pope from the United States and a dual citizen of America and Peru, Pope Leo XIV — a native of the Windy City — ...

The Catholic Church has welcomed its first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, sparking global interest in how he will tackle ...