The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals ...

On day two of the conclave and after only three rounds of voting, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected and will be known as ...

After the death of a Pope, a papal conclave—an incredibly secretive and important process— takes place in the Vatican as ...

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, ...

The papal conclave was officially over at around 6 p.m. local time Thursday after white smoke was seen rising from the ...

We have white smoke! 133 voting cardinals elect a new pope on Thursday, May 8, 2025, on the second day of the conclave.

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

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...

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

Leo is now tied for the fourth most common name chosen by popes, along with Clement. Only John, Gregory and Benedict have ...

The new pontiff is expected to reveal himself soon now that the conclave, a top-secret vote by cardinals at the Vatican, has concluded.

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words ...