Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first American pope ...

Like most other Americans, Archbishop Gregory Aymond never believed an American cardinal could be elected pope.

The Catholic Church’s first pope from the Augustinian order is already helping to educate the faithful through his deep ...

"What does the elevation of Cardinal Robert Prevost to Pope Leo XIV mean for New Orleans Catholics?" asks columnist Robert ...

When it comes to Cincinnati Bengals undrafted free agents this year, names like Seth McLaughlin tend to rise above the rest.

At a conclave with many new members, a swift, stunning consensus built around an unknown to many outside of the church.

Thursday marked an extremely important day in the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo XIV was chosen as its 267th leader. Leo XIV, ...

In 1271, Pope Gregory X’s election had taken three years. The current conclave is expected to unfold over the upcoming days, with the first ballot scheduled for this evening at 7 p.m. Vatican time.

Black smoke wafted from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel Wednesday afternoon, signalling that the cardinals sequestered within have not yet chosen Pope Francis’s successor. Thus concludes the ...

The announcement: After a new pope is chosen, a senior cardinal steps onto a balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and proclaims ...

In 2020, Pope Francis elevated him to cardinal, making him the first African American to hold that title. Gregory is widely known for his progressive outlook and strong commitment to social justice.

The secret vote that elected Pope Gregory X lasted from November 1268 to September 1271. It was the first example of a papal election by “compromise,” after a long struggle between supporters ...