And yet, the conclave that concluded today in Rome has chosen the first American pope in the history of the Catholic Church: ...

The world’s Catholics (and Gen Zs on the internet) welcomed a new pope last week. Here’s a cultural guide for those still intrigued by the papacy.

Social media was quick to point out how the release ... electors who had little experience with conclave protocol until this ...

Following the recent death of Pope Francis, the Oscar-winning papal drama Conclave has seen a surge ... Today, he continues to write, edit and handle social media responsibilities over the weekend.

Recent pop culture representations have made the most of this, using conclave food culture to create ... From eco-tourism and Indigenous-led tours to low-impact journeys and mindful accommodation ...

Though Francis didn’t make major changes to the conclave, his outreach to what he called “peripheries’’ leaves an imprint that will be felt this week.

The difference between then and now is already very evident, as cardinals have begun sharing updates about their movements in the Vatican on social ... to impact the course of the conclave.

In a Truth Social rant against ABC News Sunday night, Trump sought credit for the election of Pope Leo, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost.