Leaders called the decision from the conclave “a powerful moment for the Catholic Church — and for American Catholics.” ...

A small house in Dolton, Illinois, which was Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home, is drawing attention from residents and visitors, celebrating the Pope’s election and his roots in the state ...

News of white smoke led students down the hall to the auditorium at Regis Catholic School late Thursday morning.

Pope Leo XIV, a 69-year-old missionary, was elected Thursday in a dramatic scene at the Vatican that captivated the entire ...

Bishop David Ricken of the Diocese of Green Bay held a press conference shortly after the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney.

The Vatican is the world's smallest country, ruled by the Pope, with its own laws, bank, and army. Formed in 1929, it holds billions in assets and global influence far beyond its tiny size.

The new Pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American pontiff to be elected leader of the ...

Oklahoma City police officers are investigating a reported shooting in northeast Oklahoma City Thursday night.

Bethany Police Department officers are investigating a stabbing after responding to a fight Thursday night. Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following.

If you are ever graced with the opportunity to be in St. Peter’s Square when the white smoke billows out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, the moment your eyes lock ...

The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.

The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.