Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, appeared in St. Peter’s Square before 150,000 faithful and world leaders in Vatican City on May 18, 2025 Delegations representing countries from around the world attended Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass.

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Matthew Bunson’s new book, Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, from EWTN Publishing and available at EWTNRC.com. The pontificate of Pope Leo XIV is still only days old. And yet, there is a sense ...

From Holy See to Hollywood. A noted historian dug into Pope Leo XIV‘s family tree, discovering it includes a who’s who of A-list celebrities, political figures and even a famous novelist. Henry Louis Gates Jr., longtime host of PBS’ “Finding Your ...

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago is readying itself to celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church. Formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago native was selected by the papal conclave on May 8 after two days ...

The news that Leo XIV will convene a consistory for Jan. 7-8 has not yet been made official by the Holy See Press Office. Since the Register broke the news, however, numerous confirmations have emerged — some from cardinals themselves — and the ...

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Pope Leo XIV’s vision is likely to intersect with boardroom agendas. Pope Leo XIV, in his short tenure as leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has preached a message of inclusivity that has energized Catholics and non-Catholics alike. It’s no stretch ...