A new pope has been elected, and for the first time, he's from the United States. Now, the metro's Catholic community is ...

Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican Square to witness the first appearance of the newly elected pope. White smoke was released from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, ...

Leaders called the decision from the conclave “a powerful moment for the Catholic Church — and for American Catholics.” ...

President Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, via email, a move that immediately drew sharp condemnation from her supporters.

American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior ...