Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his priorities and vision for the Church.

Another tiara, worn by Pope Julius II in 1503, was valued at 200,000 ducats (each ducat containing 3.5 grams of pure gold).

Pope Leo XIV has also chosen a motto that reflects the Augustinian tradition: 'In Illo uno unum', which means 'In the One, we are one', from Saint Augustine’s Exposition on Psalm 127.

For centuries it also involved a “coronation,” which included placing the papal tiara on the new pope’s head. The last papal “coronation” was of Paul VI in 1963.

Pope Leo XIV is expected to move into the official papal residence, an apartment on the top floor of the Apostolic Palace, departing from the living arrangements used by Pope Francis for 12 years.

When does a papal conclave take place? A papal conclave typically takes place 15 to 20 days after a pope's death. In the event of a pope's abdication, which is historically rare for the church but ...

Pope Francis installs 21 new cardinals, many key figures in his reform agenda Pope Francis will have created 110 of the 140 cardinals under 80, thus eligible to vote in a conclave.

Papal inauguration ceremonies have changed over the years. For centuries it also involved a “coronation,” which included placing the papal tiara on the new pope’s head. The last papal ...

A new pope will be chosen at a papal conclave. How does it work? A papal conclave will be held following the death of Pope Francis.

For centuries it also involved a “coronation,” which included placing the papal tiara on the new pope’s head. The last papal “coronation” was of Paul VI in 1963.