Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is known for his down-to-earth approachability, boldness in standing up for social justice issues, and bridging gaps between people, while also being a Sox ...

A conclave of the College of Cardinals had elected a United States citizen as the Catholic Church’s 267th pope — Robert ...

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Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican began the conclave process to elect the new pope. Some students studying at ...

Experts had said it was to be a short conclave, but no one expected to have a new Pope that quickly. Leo XIV (born Robert ...

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"We pray that Pope Leo will lead us on that path of proclaiming the Gospel to the whole world," Archbishop Broglio said.

“The only smoke that worked out in their favor was the cigar smoke they had at their receptions,” said Christopher White, the ...

From coffee shops to classrooms, Catholic students across America will never forget the moment white smoke signaled the dawn ...

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American Catholics rejoice as Cardinal Robert F. Prevost from Chicago is elected as Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead ...