Pope Leo XIV has made history after being elected the first American-born pontiff. The 69-year-old former Robert Prevost was ...

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The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

The choice of name has sparked speculation, as the last Pope Leo established the Vatican Observatory in the late 19th century ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

St. Joseph students witness history as Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American pontiff. When white smoke appeared over the Vatican, the staff at St. Joseph Catholic School in Fayetteville knew what it ...

From the Marquette University campus to the bell tower at Old St. Mary's Church downtown, Milwaukee celebrated the election ...

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For the first time in history, an American has been chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Prevost will now be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Chicago's Catholic Theological Union celebrates as alumnus becomes Pope Leo XIV. Faculty and fellow graduates share memories of the man they knew as "Bob from Chicago." ...

University of Central Arkansas professor, Clayton Crockett, said Pope Leo XIV will continue the legacy of Pope Francis.

The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.