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

The 69-year-old chose the papal name Leo XIV, in honor of St. Leo, a fifth-century pontiff known for his devotion to the poor ...

The selection of Robert Prevost surprised outside observers. But as other contenders fell away, one after another, the ...

Live updates and latest news as the first North American pope steps into his role as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Pietro Parolin did not get selected as the new pope, but there is the loosest of connections between The Sopranos and the ...

Already, “Conclave” appears to be the most relevant movie of the year, whether by coincidence or providence. The inner ...

And yet, the conclave that concluded today in Rome has chosen the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church: ...

Pope Leo was among several cardinals who turned to the film “Conclave” for pointers prior to the start of the election this ...

Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) and other cardinals adhered to many restrictions while inside the conclave.

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

Cardinal Oswald Gracias of India and Cardinal Joseph Coutts of Pakistan were spotted leaving St. Peter’s Basilica together on ...