Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is beginning his ministry with a historic ceremony at St. Peter’s Square, blending tradition, diplomacy, and modern priorities.

“The only smoke that worked out in their favor was the cigar smoke they had at their receptions,” said Christopher White, the Vatican correspondent for National Catholic Reporter, a liberal outlet, ...

Experts see the new pontiff as less confrontational than his predecessor, but willing to stand up for the church's teachings.

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark — politically, personally or ...

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn't be more stark — politically, personally or ...

The cardinals at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City vow to follow the rules of the conclave, the process by which the next ...

Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...

The Sistine Chapel, a sacred room in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, is one of the most famous chapels in the world—and ...

The conclave begins today, Wednesday, May 7. A conclave must start 15 to 20 days after the death of the previous pope. Pope ...

In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes ...

Njue, 79, will miss the conclave due to ill health ... The election of a pope follows centuries-old Vatican traditions. The College of Cardinals will vote in secret ballots inside the Sistine ...

As the Vatican prepared for the conclave, its child protection advisory ... XVI took some steps to address the scandal, but a culture of impunity still reigns, there is no transparency from ...