What it was like inside St. Peter’s Square when the new pope was announced
Faithful take photos the black smoke billows from the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new Pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8,…
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Transcript of Cardinal Robert Prevost’s first speech as Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV appears on the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the…
Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope, choosing the name Leo XIV
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday. Andrew Medichini/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrew…
No new pope elected yet after black smoke pours out of Sistine Chapel’s chimney
Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.…
Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel as cardinals cast an unsuccessful first vote
Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, where 133 cardinals are gathering on the first day of the conclave, indicating that a…
The conclave to choose a new pope continues. Here’s what you need to know
Cardinals attend a Mass prior to the start of the conclave to choose a new pope, at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Wednesday. Vatican Pool/Getty…
How to watch Pope Francis’ funeral, and what to expect
Workers cover the altar in St. Peter’s Square in preparation for Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday. Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty Images hide caption toggle…
What happens next after a pope dies, according to recent history
The funeral of Pope John Paul II at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy on April 8, 2005. Eric Vandeville/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images hide caption…
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on Monday. Vatican…
Pope Francis is discharged from the hospital after treatment for respiratory infection
Pope Francis gestures as he appears at a window of the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on Sunday. Domenico Stinellis/AP hide caption toggle caption Domenico…