There is no definitive length of time for a conclave to select the next pope. Some conclaves have lasted only weeks or months, while others have dragged on for years. The most notable example of a ...

The shrine’s small church, with its gable façade and ogival windows, dates to the 13th century; behind it is a mystical ...

There were a lot of expectations for the next pope to continue Francis' legacy, including being vocal about the war in Gaza, standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump over his immigration ...

(CNS photo/Vatican Media). When Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced “Robertum Franciscum Prevost” would be our next pope, taking the name Leo XIV, I was not sure what to think.

The Church’s cardinals will gather in a secluded part of Vatican City to go over their options and vote for a new leader in the Sistine Chapel, sending out the iconic white smoke when one is chosen.

LOS ANGELES - Pope Leo XIV is the most positively viewed figure in America today, according to a new Gallup poll that compared favorability ratings for 14 high-profile leaders across politics and ...

What's it like to live next to a pope's childhood home? It's full of challenges -- and opportunities, neighbors say. Adora Namigadde reports from Pope Leo's former home in Dolton, Illinois.

What's it like to live next to a pope's childhood home? It's full of challenges -- and opportunities, neighbors say.