Let us keep in our ears the weak voice of Pope Francis that blesses Rome,” Leo said during his address on Thursday. “The Pope ...

After the white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on Thursday, all across the world, learning the Catholic Church ...

The CSRA was watching Vatican City along with the rest of the world on Thursday when white smoke billowed from the Sistine ...

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

VATICAN CITY, — Thousands of pilgrims from around the world gathered in St. Peter's Square to witness the historic ...

Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday after cardinals from around the globe chose him to be the first leader ...

The pastor at Queen of Peace Catholic Community said he is filled with joy seeing everyone come together in this historic ...

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

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

Black smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave. That meant that no new pope had been elected by the cardinals. It signified the end of the second round of voting -- and ...

News of the first U.S. pope prompted plenty of celebration in Central Illinois, heightened by the fact that the Catholic ...

The electors cast paper ballots, and voting continues until one candidate receives a two-thirds majority, or 89 votes. After ...