Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as ...

In his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ...

Although the Pope—formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost—has presided over his first service for the cardinals, ...

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

On the first day of the conclave, cardinals took their oaths, heard a meditation from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, and cast ...

Invoking the help of the Holy Spirit and recognizing that millions of people all over the world were praying for them, 133 ...

Sistine Chapel and begin the conclave with a singular goal: to elect "a worthy pastor" for the universal church.

a traditional dance of prayer and other blending of Catholicism and Indigenous culture. “Long live the pope of the poor!” the crowd chanted. Francis presented an official Vatican decree ...