People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. Those from the United States were not disappointed. POPE LEO XIV: You have called me to carry that cross ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Americans in St. Peter’s Square were stunned and joyous when they learned that an American cardinal, Robert Provost, was elected pope Thursday and had taken the name Leo XIV. “Who ...

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first Christmas as Pope, the Vatican has unveiled two new Nativity scenes known as creches. One of them is massive - 30 feet tall. Claire Giangrave of Religion News ...

VATICAN CITY — As the words "Habemus papam!" rang out from the famed loggia of St. Peter's Basilica, tens of thousands of people, crushed tightly together, erupted in cheers — and tears. But soon the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, greeting the tens of thousands of people who joined presidents, patriarchs and princes for the ...

The first American pope in history celebrated his first mass as pontiff today. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) POPE LEO XIV: You have called me to carry that cross and to be blessed with that ...