The magic is real and it feels like stepping into a piece of history — an experience most visitors will never know If you’ve ...

The process of choosing a new Pope is shrouded in secrecy, as the cardinals are sealed inside the Sistine Chapel until a new ...

Fr. Schmidt says in past centuries, some conclaves have lasted for months, but no conclave has lasted more than four days ...

After celebrating his first Mass as pope, Leo XIV is slated to have a full schedule in the coming days. His next engagement ...

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he ...

Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was ...

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

Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican's powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year ...

Francis, the first Latin American pope, clearly had his eye on Prevost and in many ways saw him as his heir apparent.