The U.S.-born cleric, who also has a Peruvian citizenship, entered the ornate chapel in the Apostolic Palace, accompanied by ...

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.

From hushed chambers to movie screens, the mysterious ritual of the papal conclave continues to captivate audiences worldwide ...

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on Friday as history's first North American ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American Pope, has said his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his ...

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

Addressing the cardinals in English, he said "you have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed" and asked for their help to spread the Catholic faith.

Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church to "desperately" counter a lack of faith in his first homily as pope Friday, a day after ...

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

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