The 69-year-old chose the papal name Leo XIV, in honor of St. Leo, a fifth-century pontiff known for his devotion to the poor ...

Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Already, “Conclave” appears to be the most relevant movie of the year, whether by coincidence or providence. The inner ...

Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) and other cardinals adhered to many restrictions while inside the conclave.

Cardinal Bychok light-heartedly described it as "the best time of my life" and encouraged everyone to give it a go. "Just try ...

Pope Crave' co-founder explains how posting memes about Vatican thriller 'Conclave' led to their account covering the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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

Cardinal Oswald Gracias of India and Cardinal Joseph Coutts of Pakistan were spotted leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together on ...

Details have begun to emerge of how votes swiftly coalesced to make Pope Leo XIV history’s first American pope.

When the white smoke billowed out from a chimney on May 8, announcing that the papal conclave had chosen a new pope, the ...

The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting ...