Leaders called the decision from the conclave “a powerful moment for the Catholic Church — and for American Catholics.” ...

On Thursday, both teachers and students at St. James Catholic School in Gulfport sat anxiously as they awaited to find out who would be elected as the next pope.

Every single student we spoke to had a smile from ear to ear when talking about their excitement for the new pope.

News of white smoke led students down the hall to the auditorium at Regis Catholic School late Thursday morning.

Let us keep in our ears the weak voice of Pope Francis that blesses Rome,” Leo said during his address on Thursday. “The Pope ...

Catholic cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to try and elect a new pope. VATICAN CITY ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, Leo XIV, marking historic moment for Catholic Church on May 8, 2025.

White smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel's chimney signals that Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new pope.

Prevost chose the name of Leo XIV for his pontificate. ‘May peace be with you,’ the new pope said a joyous crowd waving flags ...

Follow our live blog coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s electionVatican City: Cardinal Robert Prevost, a US-born missionary and ...

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