Prevost, 69, who chose the name Pope Leo XIV, was formerly the prior general, or leader, of the Order of St. Augustine.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, ...

The announcement of a new pope Thursday swept through downtown St. Augustine, a city founded on the Catholic faith. The fact ...

Pope Leo XIV, an American and member of the Augustinian Order, was announced as the new leader of the Catholic Church, ...

The first American pope celebrated Mass at St. Augustine High School for its 90th anniversary in the 2012-2013 school year.

Pope Leo XIV is a man of many firsts; apart from being the first American-born pope, he is also the first pope to be an Augustinian.

Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine, Father Joseph Farrell, is a friend of the new Pope Leo XIV. He joins Katy Tur to ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who was born in Chicago and lived for two decades in Peru, was elected the 267th pope of the Roman ...

VATICAN CITY — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the ...

Father Joseph Farrell, vicar general of the Order of St. Augustine, spent time with Pope Leo XIV before the conclave. He ...

Joseph Farrell, Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine, spoke to Pope Leo XIV’s character and described him as “humble” and a great role model.