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After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.

The cardinals have elected a new pope: Robert Prevost, a cardinal born in Chicago. He has taken the name Leo XIV. He is the first American pope in the history of the…

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru. (Image credit: Alberto Pizzoli)

The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics now have a new pope. Robert Prevost, who was born in Chicago and spent two decades of service to the church in Peru will now be known…

The escalation began after India accused Pakistan of being behind an attack where gunmen killed 26 people, mostly tourists, in India-administered Kashmir on April 22. Pakistan denies it. (Image credit: Sajjad Hussain)

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. This is a transcript of the speech, translated from…

Israel’s ongoing blockade of aid for Gaza forced the humanitarian group to shut its soup kitchens as it faced empty warehouses and no replenishment of supplies in the war-battered enclave. (Image credit:…

Pope Leo was born in Chicago and attended university outside Philadelphia before becoming a missionary in Peru.

African Parks acknowledged its rangers committed human rights abuses in Congo-Brazzaville.

Robert Prevost becomes the first American to be elected pope, following a two-day conclave in Vatican City.