He described himself as, “Someone who has a deep appreciation for humanity … a deep faith that, in some way, the mystery of Jesus Christ, God incarnate, reaches all of us. I believe that I have the ability to sit with other people and recognize the goodness in them.”

VATICAN CITY, — Robert Prevost, the new pope selected after Pope Francis' death, has chosen the name Leo, used by 13 popes before him dating back to the 5th century. To understand his choice, it's important to know why popes are renamed once elected.

Trump confidant Laura Loomer throwing around meaningless taunts is nothing but name-calling. USA Today Network file photos Isn’t it wonderful that we’re reduced to kindergarten taunts? By second grade, I doubt kids continue believing that “Poopoo ...

When Catholics heard on May 8 the new pope had chosen the name Leo XIV, the thoughts of many turned immediately to Leo XIII, the last pope to bear the name. That most recent Leo, who served as pope from 1878 to 1903, is especially remembered for ...