Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, descends from Creole and free people of color in Louisiana, highlighting complex issues to race and class in American history.

Old social media posts have uncovered Pope Leo XIV's stance on Trump Administration policies after his cryptic message to the U.S people

Pope Leo XIV had an initial one-word response when asked by a reporter on Monday if he had a message for his native United States. It left observers wondering if the pontiff would soon have more to say about President Donald Trump’s policies.

The new pontiff spoke to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, who was part of a news conference for some 6,000 journalists from around the world.

The motto of one newly elected American world leader: " Fight! " The other introduced himself to the world with his first public word as pope: “ Peace."

While it is interesting and perhaps a point of pride that the new Pope Leo XIV was born in the United States, most of the U.S.-based cardinals who participa

On Monday (12 May), Pope Leo was asked by NewsNation correspondent Robert Sherman if he had 'any message for the United States'. His reply was one word: “Many," before adding: "God bless you all."

"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.

On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.