From the moment we enter the world, a name is given to us. It is spoken over us before we can understand or even respond.

Leo made his first outing since his election to a sanctuary south of Rome that is dedicated to the Madonna and is of ...

New pontiff prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address - The new pope will give his first Sunday blessing and ...

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church as he vowed to follow in his predecessor's footsteps. The surprise visit ...

Vatican unveiled Pope Leo XIV’s portrait and signature, marking his return to tradition. His papal symbols reflect deep ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first US pope, prepares to lead the Regina Coeli prayer from St Peter's Basilica, drawing thousands eager ...

It was an electrifying moment on Thursday May 8 when Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Francis Prevost, 14 September 1955) was elected the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.

Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, ...

The Vatican press corps is watching Leo XIV very closely for clues to the kind of pope he plans to be, writes William Crawley ...

Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of Pope Francis on Saturday, just two days after being elected new head of the Catholic Church and ...