Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

It seems that Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, has previously condemned President ...

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic ...

As the veil lifts on the secretive proceedings of the papal conclave, a cardinal has offered a rare glimpse into the moment ...

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see ...

Thursday marked an extremely important day in the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo XIV was chosen as its 267th leader. Leo XIV, ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American pope on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV. U.S. media reacted to the ...

Surprise, hope, excitement and pride were reflected in many of the initial reactions to Cardinal Robert Prevost on May 8 ...

CHICAGO - A new pope was elected on Thursday and reaction is pouring in across the world, including in Illinois. Cardinal ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the ...