New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan, an ally of President Donald Trump, played the role of “kingmaker” in the selection of Pope Leo XIV, according to a Friday report. The Italian magazine il Giornale got hold of some of the first reports of intrigue from the secretive conclave that selected Leo as the first American pope

New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan said on Friday he thought the new U.S. pontiff, Pope Leo, will seek to build bridges with all world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

The eyes of the globe are on the Vatican as the conclave to elect the next pope is about to begin, and New York's Timothy Cardinal Dolan says this time will be more difficult.

Catholics around the world were skeptical at first about an American pope. But Pope Leo XIV’s multicultural and multilingual identity has put them at ease.

From Washington to Rome, leaders around the globe responded to the surprise election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the next head of the Catholic Church.

Jessica from New York was visiting the Vatican for a tour when American Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the choice to replace Pope Francis.

The election of Cardinal Robert Prevost​, who will now forever be known as Pope Leo XIV​ and the first American pope​,​ stirred many emotions on Thursday afternoon in New York City.

This naturally sent New York fans into a frenzy, and they will be heading back home up 2-0 in the series. Madison Square Garden should be rocking for Game 3, and the Knicks will look to put the defending champions on the brink of elimination.

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel