Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals who elected him that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second ...

In his first formal audience on Saturday, Leo made clear he will follow in the modernizing reforms of his predecessor, Pope Francis, to make the Catholic Church inclusive, attentive to the faithful, ...

The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s ...

While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.

Photo: Getty Images The new pope reportedly has ties to Black and Creole communities in Louisiana. On Thursday (May 8), Robert Francis Prevost was named Pope Leo XIV and the new leader of the Catholic ...

Discover the surprising Black and Creole roots of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, and how his heritage is impacting ...

Join us as we try Mochi Donuts for the FIRST TIME with guest Michaela Jill Murphy, the voice of Toph from Avatar: The Last ...

A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...

The new pontiff’s election is breaking ground in many different aspects as he’s not only the first U.S.-born and Peruvian ...

By Farooq A. KperogiIn the aftermath of Pope Francis’ death, many Africans on the continent and in the diaspora wondered if the Catholic Church would, for a change, elect a Black Pope. Well, they got ...

The election marked a momentous occasion.