Leo XIV’s predecessor Pope Francis, birth name Jorge Maria Bergoglio, appointed 80% of the cardinals who voted to elect one ...

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, white smoke from the Sistine Chapel's chimney billowed into the sky, prompting waves of ...

Throughout the 20th century, only two conclaves lasted up to five days − Pope Pius X's election in 1903 and Pope Pius XI's ...

Cardinals have elected a new pope who will appear on the Vatican balcony soon and be named—watch our live stream.

Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the successor to Pope Francis on Thursday (May 8) after 133 cardinals voted in ...

White smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel's chimney signals that Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new pope.

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for what happens after a new pope has been elected: ...

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.

Still, it was an exciting moment for the Americans who were at the Vatican that day. Mariner says he and his wife were in a ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A new pope is set to be elected after white smoke was released from the Sistine Chapel, indicating an end to the conclave voting process.

White smoke has finally risen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on the second and last day of conclave.The crowd in St.