Pope's surgeon details operating on "ideal patient"
Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.
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Pope Leo XIV was undergoing an examination for another reason when doctors discovered a tumor on his right lung, his doctor said.
Pope Leo has repeatedly warned that violence is becoming normalized and that religious language is at risk of being misused to justify it.
Pope Leo XIV called for unity in the Catholic Church during his inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation honoring the Chicago-born Pope Leo on Sunday.
Pope Leo's official portrait has been released. In just three hours, the post was shared over 4,700 times and liked 1,200 times.
In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the release of hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.
Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and attended Villanova University, was elected as the new pope on Thursday and chose Leo XIV as his papal name.
The pope's name helps indicate what direction he wants to take the church.
Soon, Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV will lead his first Mass with cardinals as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and officials alike.
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.
Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been named the new pope, succeeding Pope Francis. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible candidates.
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.
2025 papal conclave continues for a second day at the Vatican, as more black smoke signals no new pope after a third vote.
Crowds have been gathering in Saint Peter's Square for the chimney smoke that indicates a vote from the cardinals who are selecting the next Roman Catholic pope.
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.
The 133 Roman Catholic cardinals who are tasked with making the decision on the next pope attended a final Mass this morning before they'll be sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
Pope Francis leaves a Catholic Church seen as more in touch.
Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis.
President Trump is defending his tariff and economic policies while receiving backlash over an AI-generated photo of himself dressed as the pop.
The Holy See released a video Saturday of the preparations for the May 7 conclave after Pope Francis died on April 21.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
