Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops globally, has spent much of his life outside the United States.

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The Real Stars of the Papal Conclave: Seagulls

Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope.

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U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather

It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.

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Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech

The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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For the faithful in St. Peter’s Square, confusion and shock gave way to relief.

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Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.

Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.

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‘JD Vance Is Wrong’: The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies

Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions on immigration.

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s Rise to Become Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago and gradually rose through the ranks of the Roman Catholic Church.

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A fact sheet on the first American pope, Leo XIV.

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Chelsea F.C. Ends Inquiry Into Bullying Allegations Without Sharing Findings

The Premier League soccer team had committed to overhauling its culture, but employees are still looking for an acknowledgment of remorse.

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