Habemus Papam: American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Reign Name Pope Leo XIV

| 05/8/2025

By: The Good Newsroom

The new Holy Father is the 267th pope and 266th successor of St. Peter

U.S. Cardinal Robert F. Prevost arrives in St. Peter’s Basilica for the Mass “Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice” (“for the election of the Roman pontiff”) at the Vatican May 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)
U.S. Cardinal Robert F. Prevost arrives in St. Peter’s Basilica for the Mass “Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice” (“for the election of the Roman pontiff”) at the Vatican May 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

The new Holy Father is the 267th pope and 266th successor of St. Peter.

This is a developing story. Please stay tuned to The Good Newsroom for updates.

03:00
The Good Newsroom had the opportunity to speak with Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Colacicco to discuss using this time of Lent to train our dedication to our faith, comparing this time to the Winter Olympics and the dedication necessary to make it to the medal podium.

By:

Patrick Grady

| 02/25/2026

Hoy se han anunciado los viajes apostólicos de León XIV: diez días en África entre Argelia, Camerún, Angola y Guinea Ecuatorial, un día en Montecarlo y seis días en España, entre Madrid, Barcelona y el archipiélago de las Canarias.

By:

Vatican News

| 02/25/2026

Pope Leo XIV will travel to six countries over the next four months, including a 10-day tour of Africa and trips to Monaco and Spain, the Vatican announced February 25.

By:

OSV News

| 02/25/2026

Error, group does not exist! Check your syntax! (ID: 7)