In a remarkable turn of events, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new Pope Leo XIV following the passing of Pope Francis. Related: The Catholic Church Announces Its New Pope With White Smoke This election marks a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church, as Prevost becomes the first pontiff of […]

The second black smoke emerged this Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that the cardinals have yet to reach a consensus to elect the successor of Pope Francis in the conclave that began on May 7. Related: Cardinals Begin Day 2: Vatican Conclave Continues Search for Next Pope Since May 7, cardinals gathered in the […]

The death of Pope Francis—the “Pope among the people”—left a silence that echoes beyond the Vatican. His papacy was one of humility, reform, and unexpected gestures: washing the feet of prisoners, accepted that divorced Catholics may receive communion, challenging the excesses of power. Now, with his passing, the Catholic world stands at a crossroads. The […]