American Cardinal Robert Prevost was shortly thereafter announced as the 267th pontiff. He chose the name Leo XIV, a senior ...

All eyes were on the smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel on May 8 as 133 cardinals voted to select the successor to Pope ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

In a historic moment watched around the globe, white smoke has billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling ...

The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting ...

Moment When White Smoke Billows From The Chimney Of The Sistine Chapel In Vatican White smoke billows from the chimney of the ...

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, only two days. The Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number ...