The new pope, Leo XIV, has this in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy: He’s been in positions of authority when accusations of sexual abuse have arisen against priests ...

American cardinals who voted in the conclave played down the significance of the new pope’s roots in the United States, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass on Friday, a day after his historic election as the ...