The inauguration Mass on May 18 will be the formal installation ceremony where Pope Leo XIV will receive the Fisherman’s Ring and the pallium as symbols of his papal office. The “taking possession” ...

Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted ...

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope as a continuation of his ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

U.S. Cardinal Joseph Tobin described the moment inside the conclave when he saw 'Bob' realize he was going to be elected pope.

CNN By Christian Edwards, Lauren Kent, Christopher Lamb and Kara Fox, CNN Rome (CNN) — On most days, the Sistine Chapel is one of the world’s ...

When Robert Prevost was elected pope this week, he chose one of the most popular papal names. The lives of the Pope Leos who ...

Pope Leo XIII, who was pope from 1878-1903, is known for publishing the encyclical "Rerum Novarum" on worker's rights -- ...

Why do popes change their names? Learn the centuries-old tradition, key influences, and what Pope Leo XIV’s name reveals about his mission.

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

Leo, used 13 times including by Robert Francis Prevost, is one of the most chosen names for popes. Here are the 7 most chosen ...