Leo gave a prepared address and then opened the floor to any cardinal who wanted to make a comment, a different format to ...

The late pope’s attention to geographic detail led to what was described as the most diverse conclave in the history of the ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

At this early stage of Leo XIV’s pontificate, the text is a “must read” for Catholics. Here are three notable takeaways.

In 2013, child abuse protestor Ralph Napierski posed as a cardinal in an attempt to disrupt the conclave. Guards noticed his ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will start electing a new pope on Wednesday, sequestering themselves in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel ...

Pope Leo XIV has signalled he will continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic ...

In his first meeting of cardinals as pope, the US-born pontiff praised the legacy of the late Pope Francis. He says his ...

Pope Leo XIV made an unannounced visit to Rome's Basilica of St Mary Major, where he could pay respects to the late Pope ...

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting ...

The Cardinals are attending the last mass before electing the new pope - but who is in contention for the role?

Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.