Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.

When Cardinal Robert Prevost appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he was introduced by the name Leo XIV. The ...

Before the conclave starting on Wednesday, one topic of speculation is the name choice by the new pope. This decision is ...

The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been John, first chosen in 523 by Saint John I, the Vatican says. The last pope to ...

There are 133 cardinals taking part in the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith’s 2,000-year history to pick the ...

The last time the cardinals reached outside their ranks was in 1378 when Urban VI was elected pope ... The oldest pope on election was Pope Clement X in 1670 at the age of 79.

Pope Urban VI, Pope Paul II, Pope Paul III and Pope Clement XIV each declared Jubilee Years that commenced and concluded after their deaths, NCR reported. Only Urban VI has been buried with the ...

The last time the cardinals reached outside their ranks was in 1378 when Urban VI was elected pope ... The oldest pope on election was Pope Clement X in 1670 at the age of 79.