American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, Leo XIV, marking historic moment for Catholic Church on May 8, 2025.

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

A Modesto catholic school is ringing bells in support of the new pope. Hundreds of kids at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School ...

“I’m ecstatic,” said Alec Maddox, 32, a consultant who lives in San Diego, although he and his two brothers, Tommy, 30, and ...

Cardinals returned to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ballot failed ...

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White smoke was seen emanating from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a two-thirds vote has been reached to elect the new pope.

"Francis was my pope for less than two days," said a new Catholic visiting from the U.S. "I wish he'd stayed longer, because ...

First American pontiff takes Catholic Church helm amid increasing global turmoil - The 69-year-old former cardinal was chosen ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

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