A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

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Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church casted their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key players and ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

The Conversation U.S. asked Maureen Day, a researcher at the University of Southern California who has written several books ...

Who are the U.S. candidates at the papal conclave in Rome? Here's a list of American cardinals that will elect or possibly ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

Now that a new pope has been named and made his first appearance, the question turns to what comes next. Typically, about a ...

When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also ...