A new AP-NORC poll finds that just over a month after Pope Leo XIV became the first U.S.-born pontiff, American Catholics are feeling excited about their new religious leader.

According to Gates Jr., Pope Leo is also related to Boucher de Grandpre, who fought against the British during the ...

The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV has called for priests, deacons and parish leaders to accompany migrants to ...

Pope Leo XIV wore a Chicago White Sox cap during an appearance at the Vatican, in a nod to his longtime fandom. White Sox ...

The Chicago-born pope addressed a crowd of 30,000 in a live-streamed message from the Vatican: "Build up community [and] ...

Abuse experts and survivors express a mix of tentative hopes and low expectations for how Pope Leo might address disciplining ...

Pope Leo XIV earns about $33K a month—but does he get Social Security? Here’s what U.S. law says about his income, benefits ...

While excitement over the new head of the Roman Catholic Church has sparked interest in his background, questions about his ...

Pope Leo XIV waves after walking onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope and the first ...

Pope Leo XIV met with the National Italian American Foundation on Wednesday and blessed their work in continuing the ...

This article mentions details about sexual abuse. Reader discretion is advised. It’s been nearly a month since Pope Leo ...