Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign.

Villanova University alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next leader of ...

While cardinals were electing Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City, a group of Philadelphia students were selecting a pontiff of ...

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

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Villanova University graduate, has been chosen as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...

The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that ...

While Pope Leo XIV studied at Villanova University, he worked at St. Denis in Havertown as a member of the maintenance crew.

South Philadelphia pastor Rev. Paul Galetto once lived with Pope Leo XIV at a home for the Augustinian order in the city of ...

The Philadelphia region wasted no time honoring Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova University alumnus, with billboards hours after he ...

Father Paul Galetto from South Philaldelphia describes his friend, "Bob" as steady and thoughtful. He believes the new ...

Leo’s ascent occurred with remarkable speed. Just over two years ago, he’d been one of the church’s 5,400 bishops — a role with no global visibility.

Tom Dougherty is a digital content producer for CBS Philadelphia. Before joining CBS Philadelphia, Tom covered sports for NBC Sports Philadelphia. He currently covers breaking news and sports.