VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV had tried during his first year as pontiff to insist that his essential role was that of a pastor accompanying his flock. President Donald Trump’s continuing criticisms – and Leo’s increasingly bold retorts – complicated the effort and overshadowed Friday’s anniversary of Leo’s election.

When white smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel last May, NCR's former Vatican correspondent Christopher White was there. White thought it would be Robert Prevost: "His election may have been a surprise,

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, is getting high marks from Catholics as his tenure hits the one-year mark amid clashes with Donald Trump.

Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election as the first American pontiff last May was a welcome surprise, and one that I suggested at the time, bodes well for the future of Catholic-Jewish relations. One year into Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, that prayerful prediction still rings true.

Cardinal Robert McElroy and others reflected on the Augustinian roots and prophetic impact of the Holy Father’s ministry ahead of his first anniversary as pope.

Pope Leo marks one year as pontiff in May. Here's what North Jersey Catholics told us about his progressive views and critiques of U.S. policy.

"The wars still being fought in so many regions of the world call for a renewed commitment that is not only economic and political, but also spiritual and religious," Pope Leo XIV said. "Peace is born within the heart.

Newsweek has broken down Pope Leo XIV's biggest moments on his first anniversary.

Asked about Trump's criticism of Leo over his comments on the Iran war and other issues, Rubio said that ​Trump acts in the best interest of the U.S. ⁠and "will ⁠always spea