Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

For Vatican experts, the election of American Robert Francis Prevost Martinez as the new pope sends clear political and ...

Evangelical and other Protestant leaders have provided a range of reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV, from some believing he is exactly what the world needs to others who fear he will be a ...

Political figures around the world have congratulated ... posted on X that the country welcomed Leo as the new Pope “with hope in our hearts.” Leaders in the European Union also extended ...

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was a surprise choice, and took the name Leo XIV to ...

“My first reaction ... worked with world leaders and will help steer the church,” Lubrano said. New art installation set to open in downtown Huntsville Growing up, Pope Leo XIV went by Robert ...

Reacting to the election of a new pope on Thursday afternoon, faith leaders ... world." She added, "This is a great honor for our country, and we pray that God will impart wisdom upon Pope Leo ...

Other world leaders included ... brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, shared his "overwhelming" reaction to the news on Thursday.

An invitation has already been extended to Pope Leo XIV to attend this year’s COP30 U.N. climate conference in Brazil.

A Chicago native, Pope Leo is both the first North American born pope and the first from the Augustinian order. “First of all, I was shocked like the rest of the world when they made the ...