In his first formal audience, the new pontiff revealed he took the name to honour Pope Leo XIII, a social justice advocate who backed workers’ rights during the industrial revolution.

Pope Leo XIV took his first popemobile ride through St. Peter's Square on Sunday, greeting the tens of thousands of people who joined presidents, patriarchs and princes for the formal installation ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first ever pontiff from the US, has given his first major address during his inauguration ceremony attended by world leaders and thousands of faithful. Leo marked the start of ...

Pope Leo XIV live: New pontiff appeals to global leaders for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday address at the Vatican - Pope called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire ...

Pope Leo XIV is the first pontiff from the United States. Leo said the church must confront modern challenges while maintaining its traditions, and rejected what he called "religious propaganda ...

The newly elected pontiff, the first ever from the United States to hold the role, has been revealed from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City. Cardinal Robert Prevost has ...

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address a G7 summit, raises alarm about AI During the trip home from the Gemelli hospital, Francis took a slight detour to bring him ...