A surreal moment as America celebrates its first pope — and wonders what his election means

But it seems an extraordinary coincidence that the first American pope arrived at just the moment when the United States, under its new ... has made serving the poor his vocation. It would be ... Read More

Seattle Catholics celebrate election of 1st American pope at St. James Cathedral

On the first Sunday following the election of Pope Leo XIV, many gathered at St. James Cathedral to honor the new pontiff. Read More

People across Los Angeles react to election of Pope Leo XIV as first American-born pontiff

People across Los Angeles are celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church. Read More

Trump says election of first US pope 'great honor for our country'

President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born head of the Catholic Church, as a "great honor" for the United States. Read More

Trump, Vance, other U.S. leaders celebrate first American pope

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, along with scores of other elected officials throughout the country have expressed joy and excitement over the selection of the first ... Read More

Pope Leo XIV calls his election both a cross and a blessing, offers first homily

Robert Prevost, who took the name Pope Leo XIV, led his first Mass at the Sistine Chapel. He is the first American pope in Catholic church history. Read More