Habemus Papam! Praised be Jesus Christ! We have a Pope!
News and Resources from the USCCB
- Pope Leo XIV’s first speech – May 8, 2025
News and Resources from the Vatican
- Leo XIV is the new Pope – May 8 2025
- Biography of Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost – May 8, 2025
Cardinal McElroy reports from Rome
- Washington Cardinal McElroy tells parishioners at Rome titular church that he has no idea who will be pope – May 5, 2025
Cardinal Gregory reports from Rome
- At titular church in Rome, Cardinal Gregory encourages prayers for upcoming conclave and future pope – May 4, 2025
Featured Stories from the Catholic Standard
- Pope Leo XIV: A biographical timeline – May 9, 2025
- At Mass of Thanksgiving for new Pope Leo XIV, cathedral’s rector notes ‘God is filled with surprises’ – May 9, 2025
- US Catholics stunned, overjoyed at history-making American Pope Leo XIV – May 9, 2025
- Pope Leo XIV’s election affirms Church’s path of listening and dialogue, collaborators say – May 9, 2025
- ‘We have an American pope!’ Students at Washington-area Catholic schools witness history – May 9, 2025
- Pope Leo XIV: Peacemaker and openness in an historic name – May 8, 2025
- ‘A missionary at heart’: Catholic groups welcome Pope Leo XIV, first US-born pope – May 8, 2025
- Trump congratulates Pope Leo XIV: ‘A great honor for our country’ – May 8, 2025
- Pope Leo XIV offers first papal blessing, urges faithful to seek peace and justice – May 8, 2025
- Here’s what happens after a new pope is elected – May 8, 2025
- Habemus papam: Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV – May 8, 2025
- How the conclave works: It’s guided by a rule book and a prayer book – May 1, 2025
- Here are 11 cardinals with American ties who will cast votes for the next pope – April 30, 2025
- Past conclaves give idea of when to watch for smoke from Sistine Chapel – April 28, 2025
