Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

After the sorrow of death, the joy of a new beginning. The warm May sun was still high in the sky when a roar echoed out in ...

On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new ...

Pope Francis did not act as a steward of that faith, but as an improviser. Under his pontificate, clarity was displaced by ...

Chicago-based OBVIOUS SHIRTS has released a collection of shirts paying homage to Pope Leo XIV, the first American and ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, who welcomed the decision to fly flags at half-mast over public buildings, said there should be an official period of mourning, pointing to steps taken in Spain, Cuba and ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...