Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend the papal throne, is gaining popularity on social media due to his unique ...

When Father Tony Ricard watched the new pope deliver his first address to the faithful Thursday in St. Peter’s Square, he ...

Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.

The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV’s ancestry reveals that he may be the first ... the moment resonated differently ...

Pope Leo XIV, is descended from Creole people of color from New Orleans. Jari Honora, a historian at the Historic New ...

Robert Francis Prevost celebrated his first Mass as Pope Leo XIV one day after his election. Here's what you need to know ...

Census records for Leo's maternal grandparents hint at the complexity of Creole identity and of Black identity in America.

The Catholic Church has welcomed its first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, sparking global interest in how he will tackle ...

Pope Leo XIV is the first Pope from the Order of St. Augustine, which suggests he will promote peace and dialogue.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, has been elected Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first American to lead ...

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a ...

With Pope Leo XIV being the first American pontiff, it could draw more people in the U.S. back to church, according to Br. Frank Connor, a member of the Order of Saint Augustine, a mendicant ...