Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

Conclave is over and we have a new pope. We have highlighted some of the best reactions on the internet to Pope Leo XIV.

Following are reactions from notable figures to the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new leader of the Catholic ...

It seems that Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, has previously condemned President ...

As the veil lifts on the secretive proceedings of the papal conclave, a cardinal has offered a rare glimpse into the moment ...

Thursday marked an extremely important day in the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo XIV was chosen as its 267th leader. Leo XIV, ...

The first American-born pope's sports loyalties have been widely debated. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needed ...

Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see ...

CHICAGO - A new pope was elected on Thursday and reaction is pouring in across the world, including in Illinois. Cardinal ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the ...