Whether Cardinal Robert Prevost is conservative or liberal is difficult to determine. He has made his positions on ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became the first American pope in the history of the Catholic church on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values from the ...

Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

Prevost's background points to a receptive attitude ... Reese, author of the 1998 book “Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church,” said Leo’s background ...

Leo XIV was a choice few saw coming. Quiet, thoughtful and not among the most frequently touted contenders, his elevation ...

The original Pope Leo, known as “Leo the Great,” who served in the fifth century, left an equally powerful legacy. He is ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost chose the name Leo XIV, linking him to a Catholic doctrine that seeks social and economic ...