At a meeting Pope Leo held with international journalists, NBC News’ Lester Holt spent time speaking one-on-one with the Pontiff. They discussed the significance of the Pope being American and if he plans to return to the United States any time soon.

NBC’s Lester Holt joins TODAY to share his conversation with Pope Leo XIV on the importance of being the first American pontiff and whether he plans to head home to the United States soon.

Newly named Pope Leo XIV is already at work fulfilling his Papal duties as celebrations across the world continue. Villanova University President Father Peter Donohue joins Ana Cabrera to share what the new Pope is like inside and out of the church.

The new pontiff spoke to NBC News anchor Lester Holt, who was part of a news conference for some 6,000 journalists from around the world.

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally or in their world views

Donald Trump touted how he won the Catholic vote as he blasted an ABC reporter for "effectively" saying "Pope Leo's selection had nothing to do with Trump." The President has said said it is "an honor" to have an American pope but there has been much talk about whether Leo's politics align with those of the current administration.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first mass as pontiff as some of the cardinal electors shared what led them to his selection. NBC News’ Lester Holt spoke with Cardinal Blase Cupich, who said the cardinal electors were looking for someone multilingual,