Meet Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope in the Catholic Church's 2,000-year history. Learn why Black Catholics have hope for his papacy.

The new pope has made clear — in his remarks and his choice of a motto — that unity within the global church will be a ...

Recalling the end of World War II 80 years ago, Leo quoted Pope Francis in denouncing the number of conflicts ravaging the ...

Father Jovita Okoli said he refuses to surrender to speculation about who will become pope, even as candidates from his ...

As news spread the conclave selected a new pope, students, faculty and staff came to a halt at the University of Dallas, a ...

Catholics and church leaders in North Texas are celebrating the announcement of the first-ever American pope, Leo XIV. Both ...

University of Dallas students rushed to the union on Thursday as the word spread that white smoke was billowing from the ...

This is a moment of hope and renewal for the church," Burns said as faith leaders celebrated the election of the first-ever U.S.-born pope.

Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American pope. His leadership will be crucial for the Church's future.

Some of the most frequently used papal names have been John (23), Gregory (16), Benedict (16), Clement (14), Innocent (13), Leo (13) and Pius (12), according to Vanessa Corcoran, an advising dean and ...

At Mary Immaculate School in Farmers Branch, students held a "mock conclave," complete with young cardinals and a new pope.