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Opinion May 8, 2025

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, 2025

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.

VIDEO May 7, 2025

Theologian reveals the strategy behind selecting a pope

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris watches the black smoke pour out of the Sistine Chapel as no pope is selected on the first round of votes on 'The Story.'

World May 7, 2025

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, 2025

Cardinals begin procession to Sistine Chapel for conclave to select new pope

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ contributor Jonathan Morris and The Catholic Project executive director Stephen White join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss as the cardinals prepare to choose a new leader for the Catholic Church. 

VIDEO May 7, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Homicide May 6, 2025

Arizona pastor found dead with hands pinned to wall in homicide at home

Police found Arizona Pastor Bill Shonemann dead in his own bed with his arms spread and hands pinned to the wall in what has been ruled a homicide.

VIDEO May 6, 2025

Hungarian cardinal a 'fascinating' contender for next pope

Jonathan Morris details the 'impressive' resume of Cardinal Péter Erdő as the Vatican prepares for the conclave.