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Cardinals mull Pope Francis' replacement as Vatican preps for conclave, fireworks expert tests "holy smoke"
As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...
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Pope Leo XIV’s message to the cardinals: Vatican II and Pope Francis are here to stay
At this early stage of Leo XIV’s pontificate, the text is a “must read” for Catholics. Here are three notable takeaways.
AP PHOTOS: Day 1 of the conclave at the Vatican to pick the next pope
Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: New pontiff says Church must continue ‘precious legacy’ of Pope Francis
New pontiff says Church must continue ‘precious legacy’ of Pope Francis - New leader of the Catholic Church identified AI as ...
Pope Leo XIV says AI is a main challenge for humanity, echoing Francis
Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical ...
New pope watched Ralph Fiennes' “Conclave” before vote 'so he knew how to behave' during election
Pope Leo XIV's brother revealed that the religious leader saw the Oscar-winning drama hours before cardinals elected him.
Moments before the white smoke, seagulls were stealing the show during papal conclave
Since livestream cameras went up early Wednesday morning, a handful of seagulls have hopped around the Sistine Chapel chimney ...
Black Smoke Emitted From Sistine Chapel: No Pope Elected On First Day Of Conclave (Live Updates)
As cardinals gather at the Sistine Chapel to begin voting for a successor to Pope Francis, there is no single frontrunner, ...