The Chicago roots of Pope Leo XIV have been well-documented ever since the 69-year-old Prevost was somewhat unexpectedly elected at the 2025 papal conclave, succeeding the late Pope Francis, who ...

John Prevost, brother of Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, said the newly elected pontiff will likely follow in Pope Francis's footsteps to serve and look out for "those who don't have a voice." ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As the Papal Conclave begins in Vatican City, the El Paso Catholic community has expectations for the new pope after they say Pope Francis left "big shoes to fill." "El ...

Pope Francis left huge shoes for the church to fill. The question is whether his successor will be able to rise to the occasion and continue his renaissance legacy. Time will indeed tell.

Pope Francis left huge shoes for the church to fill. The question is whether his successor will be able to rise to the occasion and continue his renaissance legacy. Time will indeed tell.

Pope Francis left huge shoes for the church to fill. The question is whether his successor will be able to rise to the occasion and continue his renaissance legacy. Time will indeed tell.

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Pittsburghers watched the funeral and reflected on the life of Pope Francis, on television and in person. They are now taking inspiration from the life of humility and mercy he led.

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a simple tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, marking the end of his funeral on Saturday, April 26 ...

A Silver Spring, Maryland, woman recalls welcoming Pope Francis to the United States as a 12-year-old girl after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in 2015.

NPR's coverage of the death of Pope Francis and what comes next.

Pope Francis Pope Francis held line on gender ideology, had welcoming posture to LGBT community Pope Francis was the first pontiff to make big strides to welcome LGBT activists By Jamie Joseph Fox ...