Rebecca Schneid

5 days ago | time.com | Rebecca Schneid

Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, made history on Thursday, May 8, when he was elected as the first American Pope. The Chicago native, who has spent many years serving as a missionary in Peru, took to the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and addressed the cheering crowd, speaking in Spanish and Italian. Read More: ‘Peace Be With You’: Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World StageOn Friday morning, Pope Leo spoke once more when he presided over his first mass as Pontiff.

6 days ago | time.com | Rebecca Schneid

Pope Leo XIV—born Robert Prevost—is the first American Pope. His election on May 8 signals a shift in the world order of the Church—a shift that many people did not believe would happen anytime soon. But as the once improbable has become reality, Pope Leo XIV must now choose how he will lead the Church—and the some 1.4 billion Catholics across the globe—and how to build on Pope Francis’s work.

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Schneid

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Credit - Stoyan Nenov—ReutersPope Leo XIV—born Robert Prevost—is the first American Pope. His election on May 8 signals a shift in the world order of the Church—a shift that many people did not believe would happen anytime soon.

1 week ago | time.com | Rebecca Schneid

Catholic cardinals from around the globe have gathered at the Vatican, retreating from the outside world to deliberate in secrecy on who will succeed Pope Francis. The Sistine Chapel has been sealed and the cardinals and Vatican staff have sworn an oath of secrecy. To chose the new pope, two-thirds of the 133 cardinals must agree on a name, meaning the winner will need at least 89 votes.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Schneid

Catholic cardinals from around the globe have gathered at the Vatican, retreating from the outside world to deliberate in secrecy on who will succeed Pope Francis. The Sistine Chapel has been sealed and the cardinals and Vatican staff have sworn an oath of secrecy. To chose the new pope, two-thirds of the 133 cardinals must agree on a name, meaning the winner will need at least 89 votes.