Leo XIV’s predecessor Pope Francis, birth name Jorge Maria Bergoglio, appointed 80% of the cardinals who voted to elect one of them as the next pope. Most of Bergoglio’s appointees are younger and more racially and geographically diverse than the men they replaced, and many appear to be far more progressive than he was.

Pope Leo XIV had deleted his old, personal social media accounts, which featured posts that criticized the Trump administration.

The U.S.-born pope spent about a dozen years as a missionary in Peru and returned there later to serve as a bishop.

The election of Pope Leo XIV has roused the attention of many around the world, including those who don’t identify as religious.

Louis Prevost defended his inflammatory social media posts, but said he’s been attempting to "bite my tongue" since his younger brother’s surprise election as pope

Leo urged an end to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. "I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people," he said. "Let us do everything possible to reach a genuine, just and lasting peace as soon as possible. May all prisoners be freed and children be able to return to their families."

A St. Augustine Prep theology professor said he knew that Pope Leo XIV was the right choice to lead the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV is officially on Instagram — here's why his first post might sound familiar if you've been following papal news