Jumping straight into the geopolitical fray, the words of the U.S.-born pontiff are meant to single out Vladimir Putin — a ...

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Monday he had spoken with Pope Leo XIV and invited him to visit Ukraine.

COMMENTARY: The Pope has put forward Augustine as his great friend, father and companion on the Way of Christ.

Chicago residents were ecstatic about the first North American pope, Pope Leo XIV, who was elected to the papacy on Thursday.

A U.S.-funded flight carrying 49 white South Africans lands as Trump fast-tracks refugee status for Afrikaners, sparking backlash. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

The new American pope's brother apparently is not a big fan of Democrats, and especially former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Bishop Kelly expects the newly elected leader, the first American to hold the position, to carry on the synodal process embraced by his predecessor.

Criminal justice reform has long been one of the most divisive issues between Democrats who control the Illinois General Assembly and the Republican minority.

The Catholic church has elected a new pope, Robert Prevost. He is also the first American to be elevated to the position of ...

Extended Legislative Session Begins After the Florida Legislature failed to come to terms on a state budget during the annual ...