As the United States celebrates the Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost being selected as the next pope, Peru, where Pope Leo XIV spent more than two decades working, is also celebrating the news. The president of Peru declared, “The Pope is Peruvian;…

A half-ton Soviet-era spacecraft launched in 1972 is expected crash into Earth after orbiting the planet for 53 years. Originally destined for Venus but stuck in orbit after a rocket malfunction, the craft is expected to return sometime Saturday. NBC N…

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who is also a gubernatorial candidate in New Jersey, was arrested on trespassing charges during a scene involving protesters, members of Congress, and federal agents at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.

Newark’s mayor was arrested during a protest with three Democratic members of Congress at an ICE detention facility. They say they were conducting oversight at the facility, but DHS says they illegally broke into the detention center in a ‘bizarre poli…

NBC News follows a group of women who allege they were sexually abused by their former pastor as children. Now, decades later, they’ve reunited and found the courage to speak out, determined to stop the alleged predator from harming others.

The mayor of Newark, N.J., is in custody for allegedly trespassing at an ICE detention facility where he was protesting its opening. The interim U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey said that Mayor Ras Baraka trespassed and “ignored multiple wa…

Father Peter Donohue, the president of Villanova University, joins TODAY to share how he learned about the election of Pope Leo XIV. “I was actually in a restaurant in Chicago having lunch with some friends. I screamed in this restaurant!” He also shar…

President Donald Trump expressed optimism about trade talks with China in Geneva this weekend. “They want to make a deal very badly,” he said in the Oval Office. This comes as the first trade agreement was made with the United Kingdom, the first since …

As bells tolled in Vatican City with the announcement of a new pope, Chicago was celebrating as the first U.S.-born pope made his debut as the new head of the Catholic Church. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster reports for TODAY on his ties to The Windy City.

Less than 24 hours after white smoke was seen billowing out of the Sistine Chapel, Pope Leo XIV is already at work celebrating his inaugural Mass and meeting with Vatican staff. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Lester Holt shares a glimpse at the first Ameri…

Hours after Pope Leo XIV was elected, Chicago’s Archdiocese predicted that the new pope would be a “voice for the voiceless,” adding that he is going to serve with “great faith.” Father Gregory Sakowicz went on to say that he thinks Pope Leo XIV will “…

Louis and John Prevost, older brothers of Pope Leo XIV, share their feelings about his election as pope and settle the debate over whether the new pope is a fan of the Cubs or the White Sox.

Tens of thousands of people descended on St Peter’s Square to witness and celebrate the new pope. Sharing the moment with them was NBC’s Molly Hunter who brings us the sights and sounds of this historic day. 

Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and worked extensively in Peru and Italy. His brother says he loves to play Wordle and recently watched the movie Conclave. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports he was close to Pope Francis and wants a church that builds bri…

The home security video shows a car that investigators believe was Bryan Kohberger’s making repeated passes near a house where four Idaho college students were stabbed to death. The footage obtained by “Dateline,” which has never before been seen publi…

The Trump administration is sharing new plans to change the air traffic control system. The plan will likely take three to four years and cost billions of dollars. The proposed changes include a brand new radio system, fiber optic data feeds and new ra…

Cameron Hamilton’s removal comes one day after he testified at a congressional hearing that he did not believe FEMA should be eliminated, something Trump said he is considering.

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was appointed by Pope Francis in 2023. Leo is the first American pope in history and was born in Chicago. 

President Donald Trump congratulated Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost on his being named Pope Leo XIV.

President Donald Trump said it was a “great honor” that an American was chosen to be the next leader of the Catholic Church. American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen by the conclave and will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

A trio of Americans visiting the Vatican share their elation with the election of Pope Leo XIV with NBC News’ Molly Hunter, along with their hopes for his papacy.

Joseph Farrell, Vicar General of the Order of St. Augustine, spoke to Pope Leo XIV’s character and described him as “humble” and a great role model. 

Watch Pope Leo XIV address crowds from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in his first appearance as the new Catholic leader.

In a historic moment, Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after being selected as the successor to Pope Francis. The 133 cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first American to be Catholic lea…

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named as the new pope after being elected by the conclave. He is the first American to be the leader of the Catholic Church.