Missouri and Illinois experienced a “cicada-geddon,” and now the cicadas are expected to emerge across the country again as soil temperatures begin to rise.

Discover 10 interesting facts about Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, including his background, leadership experience, ...

As the Catholic Church welcomes its first American pope, here are 10 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal ...

The first American Pope was elected to lead the Catholic Church on Thursday, and the Catholic Community in New Orleans is ...

ABC News originally reported Pope Leo XIV was a Cubs fan, according to the Chicago Tribune. However, his brother, John ...

Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped out onto the balcony and ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

Thursday, May 8, 2025, marked the election of the worldwide Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Francis ...

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

The earliest clues suggest Leo could champion inclusion and openness to change — like his predecessor, Pope Francis.

In a surprise pick, the conclave elected 69-year-old Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost. Here’s how it all went down.

Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday and took the name Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the United States and defying the conventional ...