Pope Francis

In a fascinating twist of fate, three major entertainment icons share ancestry with Pope Leo XIV, all thanks to tracing back to a 17th-century Quebec family.

Here's what we know about the ceremony during which a new pope will be selected by the Catholic Church.

He was the first Latin American pope to ever be elected by the Catholic Church.

The first prayer many of us learned is due for some changes, according to Pope Francis...

It wasn't so much a dog day afternoon as it was a god day afternoon.

Pope Francis' high-profile trip to the US may be over, but his impact continues to be felt.

She wouldn't be Madonna without being somewhat controversial.... She had a show in New York...followed by a show in Philly, which led her to the conclusion that the Pope was not only stalking her, but that he may be secretly in love with her...

Yes, you read that right: The Pope will deliver his message of peace amid guitars, chants and horns on his November 'Wake Up!' album.

How do you make Pope Francis laugh? Dress your baby up like a tiny pontiff! As Pope Francis drove through the papal parade in Philadelphia, one special spectator caught his eye -- a baby girl wearing a pope costume. Francis laughed when he saw Quinn Madden on Saturday, and in an adorable moment caught on video, a security agent grabbed the girl and brought her to the pope...

It's been quite the trip for Pope Francis during his nearly-week stint here in the United States. While he was here he made stops at prisons, the White House, New York City, Congress, Philadelphia and many more. His final mass yesterday had an important message and then right before leaving America, he took to Twitter to wish America well...

Details on Pope Francis's first visit to America.

The Pope's first visit to America continues today with several scheduled activities in New York City.