Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, might play a significant role in American political debates, especially on immigration issues. His election as pope raises hopes for changes in relations with Donald Trump's administration.

All four of Pope Leo XIV’s maternal great-grandparents were “free people ... “So, I also view him as a Latino pope because the influence of Latino heritage cannot be ignored in the conversation about Creoles.” Most Creoles are Catholic and ...

Fight! “ The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “Peace.” The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark—politically,

Pope Leo XIV, with his American background, is likely to prioritize the Vatican’s alignment with the West in general, rather than neutrality, and may use his influence to promote peace in

Sky News host James Morrow has raised concerns the newly elected pope is a “political player”. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new supreme pontiff, choosing the name Pope Leo XIV.

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United States.

A century ago, Pope Leo XIII defended workers’ rights during the Industrial Revolution. Will Leo XIV do the same for AI?