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 ...

Several users now wonder what are Prevost's political views ... his leadership in the Dicastery for Bishops and Augustinian background suggest he upholds traditional Catholic moral teachings.

American Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new pope on Thursday and will take the Leo XIV title. Soon after, 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 ...

In an unexpected turn of events at the Vatican, American Cardinal Robert Prevost, a relative "dark horse" candidate, has been ...

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

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

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