Around 6 p.m. local time in Rome, white smoke began to come from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating the conclave ...

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, a native of the Philippines, is known for his progressive stances, emphasis on social justice ...

Watch live to see the moment the new pope is revealed - he's expected to step out onto the balcony overlooking St Peter's ...

White smoke over the Sistine Chapel and ringing bells have signaled that a new Pope of the Catholic Church has been chosen.

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

The most important chimney-viewing event in the world is underway as 133 cardinals work to choose a new pope during the papal ...

White smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the second day of the conclave on Thursday, signaling a new pope has been elected. The selection for the new pope, to replace the late Pope Francis, ...

The crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted in cheers. The name will be announced later, when a top cardinal utters the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” ...