The late pope’s attention to geographic detail led to what was described as the most diverse conclave in the history of the church.

A Reflection for Saturday of the Third Week of Easter, by Ashley McKinless

The pope’s visit to Egypt was a turning point, not only for many Egyptian Christians in strengthening their faith, but also in the way they were perceived by their Muslim peers.

When Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square and what else to look for next week

These brothers talked on the phone every day. Now one of them is the pope.

Pope Leo XIV's first homily, delivered during Mass in the Sistine Chapel with the College of Cardinals.

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost has selected the name Pope Leo XIV—so who was Pope Leo XIII?

“For us, as Hispanics who are suffering in the United States, it gives us great hope to believe that this next pope will be like Francis and stand with immigrants.”

Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A. has chosen to be known by Leo XIV.

It’s hard to describe the mood in Vatican City right now. There is great expectation and excitement but also a sense of unease.