Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are ...

Eighteen days after Pope Francis last appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, his successor -- the 267th pope -- ...

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a ...

Cardinals gathered to select their latest leader during a conclave. White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney Thursday at 6:07 p.m. local time, signaling that a pontiff had been elected ...

Cardinals have elected a new pope who will appear on the Vatican balcony soon and be named—watch our live stream.

The cardinals are participating in the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history.

Update: Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the first American pope, selected Thursday by 133 cardinals from across the ...

The new leader of the Catholic Church was chosen amid the third round of conclave voting. President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance outside the White House Thursday afternoon and was asked ...

Conclave security is being provided by the army ... Originally from the Philippines, they now live in the United Kingdom. This is their first time in Rome — and in the Vatican.