Can Pope Leo XIV Keep U.S. Citizenship?
He now leads a sovereign nation, Vatican City, and the U.S. State Department says that for an American to retain citizenship as a foreign head of state can “raise complex questions of international law.”
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John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.
What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now? Here’s a Look at His Upcoming Schedule.
Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.
How Villanova Feels About Having the New Pope as an Alum
Robert Prevost, the first American elected Pope, got a degree in mathematics from Villanova University
‘Peace Be With You’: Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage
The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.
Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech
The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.
Paper Ballots and Sacred Oaths: A Look Inside the Papal Conclave
Inside the secretive meeting, cardinals will use an array of objects, many steeped in tradition, as they elect the next pope.
Waiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope
As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
Survivors Call on Next Pope to End Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has swirled around the Roman Catholic Church for decades.