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

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

Our team was in St. Peter’s Square for the historic election, and we’re here with first reactions and some important details about the life and ministry of Pope Leo XIV.

The “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, after his election May 8, 2025.

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.”