In his first official address to the media as the new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV spoke to journalists gathered in the Audience Hall on Monday, May 12th, 2025. With warmth and humility, he opened with a touch of humor, expressing gratitude for their work during what he called “a time of grace for the Church.”...Continue reading→

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, John Prevost, the brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, shared his emotional reaction to the historic moment. The world’s first American Pope hails from Chicago’s South Side, and for John, the reality of his brother’s elevation to the papacy still hasn’t quite sunk in. John’s voice was...Continue reading→

In the midst of the worldwide excitement over Pope Leo XIV’s election, a personal connection from Naperville, Illinois emerged. Anne, a listener, shared a heartwarming story on The Patrick Madrid Show that shines a spotlight on the Pope’s humble beginnings. Before he was Cardinal Robert Prevost, before he was the Vicar of Christ, Pope Leo...Continue reading→

Since his election, Pope Leo XIV has hit the ground running, setting a deeply pastoral and prayerful tone that has captivated both the faithful in St. Peter’s Square and people around the globe. On Morning Air, John Morales and Rome correspondent Ashley Noronha provided an update on his early actions as Pope. Pope Leo XIV...Continue reading→

The world is still buzzing with excitement after the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first-ever American pope. On Morning Air, Fr. Rocky laid out 10 compelling reasons why Pope Leo XIV was a good pick to lead the Church at this pivotal moment. 1. Quick Election = Church Unity...Continue reading→

At 6:08 PM Rome time (11:08 AM CT) yesterday, history was made as white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, announcing the election of the new Pope. Thousands surged into St. Peter’s Square, cheering and waving flags as the bells of Rome rang out in celebration. The new Holy Father is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost,...Continue reading→

The world was surprised and overjoyed yesterday to learn that the cardinals had elected the first-ever American pope. Born and raised in Chicago, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, Former Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, was chosen as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church on the third day of the conclave. Moments after Protodeacon Dominique...Continue reading→

With joy in our hearts and reverence in our voices, we share history in the making: a new pope has been elected. Habemus Papam! The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica ring out as Catholics around the world rejoice in the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A.,...Continue reading→

The world watched as black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the first vote of the papal conclave has ended without a new pope being elected. This anticipated moment marks the beginning of the sacred, secretive process in which the College of Cardinals will discern and elect the next successor...Continue reading→