Cardinal Parolin reclaims favorite status at 9/4 in papal race, overtaking Tagle (3/1) as cardinals prepare for May 7 conclave.

New pontiff says AI is main challenge for humanity as he sets out vision of his papacy - New leader of the Catholic Church says AI poses challenges to defending human dignity and justice ...

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, according to the latest market analysis by William Hill. Parolin, who serves ...

Pope Leo XIV has appointed as head of the Vatican’s bioethics think tank Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, the longtime deputy of its ...

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected 267th pontiff by the College of Cardinals during a papal conclave on ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until ...

White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

Robert Francis Prevost made history on May 8 as the first pope from the United States, taking the name Leo XIV. The ...

Pope Leo XIV took a subtle dig at the Trump administration during his first homily as the Catholic Church’s new leader—with ...

After Pope Francis' death on Monday, the 88-year-old's coffin will be on display for three days in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. From Wednesday til Saturday, the public will be able to ...

Like many who feel a connection with the new pope, Rabbi Joseph Schultz believes his familiarity with sports can help bring ...