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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.

2025-05-09

Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as his brother's name was announced.

2025-05-09

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

The conclave to elect a new pope continues as cardinals from around the world vote in secret. With 133 cardinals participating, they aim to find a successor to Pope Francis amid significant global challenges.

2025-05-08

They don't vote in the conclave, but nuns leading the world's Catholic orders gather in Rome

Nearly 900 superiors of the world’s female Catholic orders met in Rome on Monday to chart a course forward, a few miles from where cardinals will gather in a conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis.

2025-05-06

Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

Vatican support staff took oaths of secrecy ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope, facing automatic excommunication for breaches.

2025-05-06

Who will be the next pope? Here are some of the top contenders.

Wanted: A holy man.

2025-05-01

Trump says he wants to be the next pope

U.S. President Donald Trump joked that he would like to become the next pope, as the Vatican prepares to select a new pontiff.

2025-04-30

Vatican to begin conclave to elect new pope on May 7: Report

The Vatican will start its conclave to elect the 267th pope of the Catholic Church on May 7, Vatican News said Monday.

2025-04-28

Death of Pope Francis sparks Catholic Church's search for next pope

With the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the Catholic Church now faces the task of selecting a new spiritual leader. The process, steeped in centuries of tradition, is known as the conclave.

2025-04-22

'Conclave,' Bob Dylan biopic win at SAG Awards, sets up Oscars battle

Papal thriller "Conclave" (2024) claimed the top prize on Sunday at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Timothee Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan made him the surprise best actor winner, at the last major honors.

2025-02-24