American Robert Prevost named as new Pope, to be known as Pope Leo XIV; Trump among first to offer congratulations

May 08, 2025

The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope...

New US-born Pope Leo XIV vows to uphold Pope Francis' legacy, flags AI as major challenge to human dignity

May 10, 2025

Pope Leo, born in Chicago as Robert Prevost, was elected Thursday, becoming the first US-born Pope- to the surprise and delight of many Catholics...

Actor Al Pacino meets Pope Leo XIV

Jun 17, 2025

Oscar winner Al Pacino met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday at the Vatican.This meeting has been reportedly marked as the first official audience...

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates Pope Leo XIV

May 09, 2025

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV, wishing that his pontificate embodies peace, amity, fraternity, compassion, and dignity.

Vice President JD Vance to attend inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV

May 15, 2025

US Vice President JD Vance will lead a delegation to Vatican City to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born...

Pope Leo XIV turns 70, thanks well-wishers

Sep 14, 2025

The Pontifex also celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.