The reaction across the internet from Catholics and non-Catholics ranged from serious to comedic, finding humor in the fact ...

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

The Archbishop of Armagh, Eamon Martin said he "really didn't expect" the American Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope ...

Rogers called Yang via FaceTime for an interview with Hager when, suddenly, the new pope announcement interrupted them ...

The sheer aesthetic beauty of it all is a key part of why last year's Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, was a bonafide critical and commercial success. In short, if you make ...

Nigerians react to the election of an American Pope, with some calling it political and unfair, while others celebrate the moment and pray for his leadership.

NCR readers respond to stories about early reactions to Pope Leo, St. Isidore's Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma and ...

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

Now, they’re celebrating as Robert Prevost, named Pope Leo XIV, is taking on as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Who is ...

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

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