Cardinals in Vatican City failed again to elect a new pope, after two more inconclusive rounds of voting. Black smoke from ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, Leo XIV, marking historic moment for Catholic Church on May 8, 2025.

Outside in St. Peter’s Square, the scene was festive as thousands of people flocked to the piazza to watch the proceedings on ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.