Pope Leo XIV picked one of the most common names in history for a pope. But it is a name with great resonance in modern church history, and one whose selection suggests quite a bit about what the reign of the new pontiff might be like.

The late pope’s attention to geographic detail led to what was described as the most diverse conclave in the history of the church.

Vatican reporter Gerard O'Connell, Colleen Dulle and Sam Sawyer, S.J., discuss the unexpectedly quick election of the first American pope.

A Reflection for Saturday of the Third Week of Easter, by Ashley McKinless

When Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square and what else to look for next week