Pope Leo XIV

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks.

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid.

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

John Prevost, one of the older brothers of Pope Leo XIV, said he briefly spoke with the pope to inform him they were headed to Rome.

As the first American pope, the politics of the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV could have a global impact. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk explains. 

Father Robert Murray, who first became friends with Pope Leo XIV when they were both students at Villanova University, shares what he will bring as the leader of the Catholic Church. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama has the details. 

The “Watermelon Sugar” singer was spotted in Vatican City to watch Pope Leo XIV step onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Leo XIV is nearly one full day into his new role as pontiff. He already had his first mass this morning with cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel. Now the Philadelphia region is getting ready to celebrate his election. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia is at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, where a mass will be held soon. 

Catholics around the world are waking up to a new leader of the church, and he has ties to the Philadelphia region. NBC10’s Matt DeLucia has more on Pope Leo XIV.

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Some of the merchandise points to Chicago sports teams, with items on Obvious Shirts featuring phrases like “Da Pope” and “Sweet Pope Chicago.”

The new American pope received a very American reception in Vatican City.

The newly elected pontiff delivered a speech in Italian and Spanish. Here’s what he said.

Rumors over whether the new pope, who is from Chicago, is a Cubs or a White Sox fan have been swirling since he was elected Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and also graduated from Villanova University in the 1977. NBC10’s Lauren Mayk has reactions from the school. 

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago with the name Robert Prevost, graduated from Villanova University in 1977 with a degree in Mathematics. NBC10’s Deanna Durante has the latest from the Philadelphia area college’s campus. 

Pope Robert Francis Prevost, named as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday — and the first American to ever be named pope — graduated from Villanova University in 1977.