Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, has vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV offered a message of love and unity during an inaugural Mass on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first American pope offered a message of healing during an inaugural Mass ...

In his homily, he emphasized dialogue, peace, and joyful faith in Christ. Pope Leo XIV, the 267th pope and history's first US-born pontiff, celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel on May 9 ...

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost ... zero tolerance law for sexual abuse and coverup.” Messages encouraging peace and unity laced the pontiff’s first public address and social ...

Pope Leo XIV is taking the reins during a particularly ... tolerance law for sexual abuse and coverup.” Messages encouraging peace and unity laced the pontiff’s first public address and ...

Pope Leo XIV appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to bless the crowd below on May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) Ethan Menning, 21, from Omaha, Nebraska ...