The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that ...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, along with former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama, Illinois ...

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Catholic cardinals broke with tradition Thursday and elected the first U.S. pope, making Chicago-born missionary Robert ...

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Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

As the first pope to come from North America and a well-respected moderate, Pope Leo XIV has the chance to unite the church.

Leaders called the decision from the conclave “a powerful moment for the Catholic Church — and for American Catholics.” ...

“Peace be with you all. Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave ...

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chape l and St. Peter's bells chimed around 6 p.m. local time in Rome on May 8, ...

Black smoke signals no decision has been reached, white smoke means a new pope has been chosen. Day two of the conclave has ...