Pope Leo XIV appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra ...

Cyprian Davis, O.S.B., was a prominent figure in the American church after the Second Vatican Council due to, among other ...

Catholicism’s origins in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey were shaped by migration, missionary efforts and political ...

Recently I finally had the opportunity to see a live of production of Broadway’s Hamilton. Based upon Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography, the musical tells the story of both the titular founding father and ...

In this undated photo, G.K. Chesterton, left, receives an honorary degree from Holy Cross Father Charles L. O'Donnell, C.S.C., then president of the University of Notre Dame (CNS photo/Matt Cashore, ...

VATICAN CITY — Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United ...

Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic ...

Pope Leo XIV said, “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without fear.” Watch his full address in the video player above. From the loggia of St.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — — Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost the 267th pontiff to lead the Catholic Church in a ...