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Opinion May 8

DAVID MARCUS: Pope Leo XIV's greatest challenge is already changing the world

In the course of European history, popes have had enormous influence on the development of science, sometimes in conflict, but also in vital partnership.

Pope Leo XIV May 8

Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has been elected following roughly 24 hours of deliberation among the 133-member College of Cardinals, the Vatican announced on Thursday.

VIDEO May 8

New pope elected by conclave

White smoke flows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.(Credit: Reuters)

VIDEO May 8

Bishop Robert Barron on day one of the conclave.

Bishop Robert Barron exclusively spoke to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital to discuss the first day of the historic conclave, and looks ahead to the second day.

Opinion May 8

Morning Glory: Please God, a pope younger than me

The last conclave many Boomers will witness is crucial to the Catholic Church for their children, and their grandchildren.

Vatican News & Updates May 7

Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what's ahead

As Catholics around the world wait for a new pope to be voted in, they also are also waiting to see what name the new pontiff chooses.

World May 7

How the pope gets paid and a look into the Vatican's finances

The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church for their service.

VIDEO May 7

How the Catholic Church will select the next Pope

‘America’s Newsroom’ Co-Host Bill Hemmer explains how the Catholic Church will select the next Pope in a centuries-old process known as the Papal Conclave.

VIDEO May 7

First vote of papal conclave to take place today

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris and senior correspondent Benjamin Hall discuss the first vote to elect a new pope taking place and their outlook for the voting process. 

Pope Francis May 7

The College of Cardinals meet to elect the next pope. Who will it be?

There is no formal candidate process following the death of a pope, and the College of Cardinals will meet to elect a new pope as contenders mount ahead of deliberations.

Roman Catholic May 7

Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope

Cardinals entered St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday for a final Mass before the conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis after his death last month.