VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to ...

Francis, the first Latin American pope, clearly had his eye on Prevost and in many ways saw him as his heir apparent. He sent ...

Historic moment in Vatican City as white smoke signals the election of a new pope, marking a new era for 1.4 billion ...

Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.

The smoke signal means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. Prevost, 69, ...

When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also ...

Harry Styles was spotted in the crowd during Pope Leo XIV's inaugural speech on May 8, and fans were quick to share their ...

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