The first pope who took the name Leo became pope in 440. Known as “Leo the Great,” he promoted the doctrine of papal primacy ...

(OSV News) — The following is the full text of the “urbi et orbi” blessing given by Pope Leo XIV after his election May 8, ...

As news rippled across the world that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, OSA, an American Catholic prelate, was elected pope, ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica ...

Once elected, the new pope remains in Rome (the late Pope Francis never again visited his native Argentina after his ...

Chuck and Annette Walker, from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, await smoke near St. Peter's Square on the morning of ...

OSV News Black smoke billowed this morning, indicating no pope has been elected. The cardinals are now expected to take ...

With deep joy and profound gratitude to the Holy Spirit, I join with my sister and brother Catholics from around ...

White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today at 6:09 p.m. Rome time, signaling the College of ...

With Michelangelo's fresco of the Last Judgment behind him, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, master of liturgical ceremonies, closes ...

Only one ballot was cast on the first day of the conclave. On following days, up to four ballots are cast each day. If, after ...

Members of the Carabinieri police force stand near St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 7, 2025, the first day ...