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Following his first Regina Coeli, Pope Leo XIV issues an appeal for an end to the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and on the India/Pakistan border.

“Have no fear! Trust in the Lord” Pope Leo XIV waves at a massive, jubilant crowd gathered on St. Peter’ s Square for the Regina …

Here you will find statements from the Bishops of England and Wales on the election of the new pope. Pope Leo XIV is a man …

In his first address to the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV invokes the legacy of both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIII, saying that he wants the Church to “respond to a new industrial revolution and to the development of artificial intelligence.”

Pope Leo XIV reveals his coat of arms and motto, which clearly reflect his Augustinian roots.

During his first visit outside the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV makes a stop at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray to the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani and at the tomb of the late Pope Francis.

The Holy See announces the upcoming schedule for the newly elected Pontiff, including the Mass to begin his pontificate.

“Peace be with all of you!” – the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome. The new pope was announced to the waiting crowds by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti.

Robert Prevost is our new Pope age 69.

We offer a detailed look at what happens inside the Sistine Chapel in the moments before the appearance of the white smoke, and what takes place prior to the announcement made by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti from the Loggia of Blessings of St. Peter’s Basilica, when he proclaims the name of the new Bishop of Rome.

Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at 11:51 am Rome time on Thursday, signaling that the cardinals voting at the conclave …

Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening to the watchful eyes of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square as the first day …

Reporting and in-depth coverage during the conclave, while awaiting the election of the Pope

The 133 cardinal-electors have entered the Sistine Chapel in solemn procession, beginning the conclave that will elect the next and 267th pope.

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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, presides over the Mass for the Election of the Roman Pontiff, and calls for unity in faith and prayer as the Cardinals go into the Conclave to elect the new Pope. “May the Pope elected may be he whom the Church and humanity need at this difficult, complex, and troubled turning point in history.”

From the voting of cardinal electors to the burning of ballots in a cast-iron stove dating back to 1939, here’s a look at what happens inside the Sistine Chapel during a papal election.