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

Pope Leo XIV was announced as the successor of the late Pope Francis, who recently passed away at the age of 88.

Addressing the cardinals in English, he said "you have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed" and asked for their ...

Continuing the cycle of traditions that await a new pope, the newly elected pontiff addressed his cardinals in English and ...

Newly chosen Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, along with the cardinals who elected him. Follow for live news updates.

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine ...

Newly installed Pope Leo XIV will hold a Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, a day after he was elected as the ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead ...

With no candidate securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the world will need to wait longer for a new ...

White smoke was seen pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the College of Cardinals has chosen a successor to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica ...

That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to ...