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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Who is the new Pope Leo XIV and what is his background?
Pope Leo XIV greets the public for the first time from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images hide caption…
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…
Photos: Pope Francis is laid to rest and mourned around the world
The coffin of Pope Francis is carried during the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. Kai…
What it’s like in the church Pope Francis chose as his final resting place
Pope Francis greets participants to the Living Nativity Scene at the Basilica of St. Mary Major on December 14, 2024 in Rome, Italy. He will…
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…