Pope Leo XIV is marking his first 100 days in office, showing a mix of continuity with and change from Pope Francis' papacy.

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Pope Leo XIV's father, Louis Marius Prevost, was of French and Italian descent, according to Vatican News. His mother, Mildred Martínez, was of Spanish descent.

Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.

Pope Leo XIV became the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025, becoming the first pope to ever have been born in the United States. Here’s what you need to know.

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

Pope Leo XIV arrives, greets the public before the Mass for the inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday. (Photo by Riccardo De Luca/Anadolu via Getty Images) ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass on Friday in the Sistine Chapel with the cardinals who elected him, as Italian media trumpeted the historic significance of Chicago-born missionary Robert ...

Pope Leo XIV takes helm of Catholic Church amid a priest shortage in the U.S. Between 1970 and 2024, the number of Catholic priests fell by more than 40% in the U.S.

Robert Francis Prevost is the new pope, the 267th to lead the Roman Catholic church. He is the first U.S. pope in history. His name will be Pope Leo XIV, one he selected himself.

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