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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost addresses the crowd from the main central loggia balcony of the St Peter's Basilica for the first time, after the cardinals ended the conclave, in The Vatican, on May 8, 2025. Robert Francis Prevost was on Thursday elected the first pope from the United States, the Vatican announced. A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.

Religion & Spirituality

San Antonio Catholic community to celebrate naming of first American pope

by Shari Biediger May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is a name which “reflects his reading of the signs of the times,” said Archbishop of San Antonio Gustavo García-Siller.

Religion & Spirituality

In deeply Catholic San Antonio, mourners reflect on the life and leadership of Pope Francis

by Shari Biediger April 21, 2025April 22, 2025

Religion & Spirituality

San Antonio archbishop marks 150th church milestone during Holy Week

by Shari Biediger March 27, 2024March 28, 2024

Flamingo garden decorations are outfitted with Easter Bunny ears and coronavirus masks in the Oak Park - Northwood neighborhood.

Religion & Spirituality

Easter services, activities get closer to normal as virus cases recede

by Lindsey Carnett April 2, 2021April 4, 2021

Martin Sablik, left, with his wife Beverly. Martin died of complications from COVID-19 on February 6.

Martin Sablik, ‘real mathematician’ and ACTS creator, dies at 81

by Shari Biediger February 17, 2021August 11, 2021

Police Reform Must Start With Holistic Officer Training

by Anthony J. Pogorelc June 24, 2020June 23, 2020

Father Victor Valdez.

Religion & Spirituality

The Law That Could Hold Catholic Bishops Accountable

by Rick Casey February 5, 2019January 31, 2020

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller speaks to the media following the release of a report detailing credible allegations of sexual misconduct from priests of the Catholic Church dating back to 1940 in San Antonio.

San Antonio Archdiocese, Lay Commission Release Reports on Priests Accused of Abuse

by Jackie Wang January 31, 2019January 31, 2020

The chapel in Central Catholic High School.

Religion & Spirituality

New Sexual Abuse Allegation List Names 3 Former SA Priests

by Jackie Wang December 7, 2018January 31, 2020

The Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Religion & Spirituality

Canyon Lake Priest Removed After Child Sexual Abuse Claim

by Jackie Wang October 26, 2018October 27, 2018