Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass as the leader of the Catholic Church while congratulatory messages poured in for ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and ...

During Mass for cardinals, Scripture was read in both English and Spanish — a nod to the new pope's missionary work in both ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

On Sunday, he will deliver his first noon blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s and, on Monday, is to attend an audience ...

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