Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and ...

Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts about the conclave that elected him, saying he had left it in God's hands ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the ...

I resigned myself when I saw the way things were going.... I took a deep breath, I said: ‘Here we go, Lord. You are in charge; you lead the way.’” ...

The process to vote in a new pope is underway. Pope Francis died April 21 of this year, leaving the position of pope, the sovereign of Vatican City and leader of the Catholic Church, vacant. As such, ...

The word conclave comes from the Latin “cum clave,” literally “with a key,” which conveys the image of the cardinal electors being locked in the Sistine Chapel until the new pope is elected. Isolating ...

The papal election isn’t just for pundits — it’s a chance to teach your children about prayer, trust, and the Holy Spirit’s guidance of the Church. Children hold candles in St. Peter’s Square while ...