ROME — Pope Leo XIV asked Sunday for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first ...

Pope Leo asked for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first public remarks ...

The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.

American Catholics who traveled to Rome spoke to "CBS Mornings" about what they want the next pope to represent as they prepare to witness history.

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VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A quiet alliance between North and South American cardinals helped elect the first US-born pope.

Odds-makers likely had an easier time 20 years ago, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stepped onto the balcony overlooking St.

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who are visiting Rome this week, it's a chance to experience history.

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

The conclave to select the next pope will begin ... Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects ...

Earlier that morning, Cooke and Taveras attended the "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" (“For the Election of the Roman Pontiff” ...

A group of faithful walk with a cross under a colonnade at the Vatican, one day before the start of the conclave. Photograph by Dimitar Dilkoff, Getty Images Visitors congregate near Rome’s St ...