Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.

After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, ...

Much of the majority immigrant congregation at St. Charles Borromeo saw Pope Francis as their spiritual champion.

Pope Leo XIV will deliver a video "to the young people of the world" during his mass in Chicago next month, the city's ...

Since the Middle Ages, the Holy See has positioned itself as the preeminent mediator for international conflicts regardless ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has officially been named the titular bishop of the Diocese of Albano in Italy — a ...

As a missionary and bishop in Peru, the future Pope Leo came face-to-face with one of the most serious and far-reaching ...

In a stunning twist, a personal trainer in Rome discovered his humble client “Robert” was none other than Pope Leo XIV.

Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the ...