The new pope had a close relationship with Francis, whose legacy looms large. A key inspiration for that legacy, however, is the witness of Latin American Christians whose blood has been shed for ...

In interviews in the run-up to the conclave, I steered clear of making predictions in order to focus on the process: what the ...

Few, if any, Latin Americans show up on the speculative lists of who might be elected as the supreme pontiff, or “papabile.” ...

Peruvians have celebrated the election of a man many knew as a missionary and bishop during his 2 decades of service in the ...

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What an extraordinary time the last few weeks have been for the overwhelmingly positive media coverage the Catholic Church ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

Prior to his elevation to the papacy, Leo XIV stayed out of the spotlight on certain reforms backed by his predecessor but ...

Pope Francis's successor is decided after 133 cardinals gathered in the Sistine Chapel on 7 May to start the conclave.

Augustinian Cardinal Robert Prevost was the least American among the American cardinals, having spent most of his ministry in ...

Despite being the first pope from America, a country where the Catholic Church is known for its relative conservatism, Pope ...

Leo XIV was a choice few saw coming. Quiet, thoughtful and not among the most frequently touted contenders, his elevation ...