Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

Cardinal electors begin voting for new pope in Vatican 2025 conclave, as world waits for signal of white smoke.

For the first time in the history of the Vatican, an American Cardinal has been elected to lead as the head of the global ...

Fans have been left shocked after spotting Harry Styles in the crowd at the Vatican during Pope Leo XIV’s first public ...

Being here in Rome, being part of something that’s thousands of years old, and seeing a list of every pope since St. Peter — you see this continuous chain, and you just know you’re part of ...

When white smoke rose out of the Vatican on Thursday, Catholics in Roanoke were watching from their screens in delight as ...

“I was shaking when the white smoke came out and just filled with joy and so much anticipation,” said Director of Liturgy at St. Mary’s Catholic Center David Ojeda. “We’ve been waiting for this moment ...

The inauguration Mass on May 18 will be the formal installation ceremony where Pope Leo XIV will receive the Fisherman’s Ring and the pallium as symbols of his papal office. The “taking possession” ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

Here's what to expect as cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday for a second day of voting in the papal conclave.

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next Bishop of Rome, leader of the world's ...