How Villanova Feels About Having the New Pope as an Alum
Robert Prevost, the first American elected Pope, got a degree in mathematics from Villanova University
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‘Peace Be With You’: Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage
The first American pope succeeds Francis, preaching peace while confronting Church divides and urgent global crises.
Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech
The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.
Paper Ballots and Sacred Oaths: A Look Inside the Papal Conclave
Inside the secretive meeting, cardinals will use an array of objects, many steeped in tradition, as they elect the next pope.
Waiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope
As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
Survivors Call on Next Pope to End Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has swirled around the Roman Catholic Church for decades.
Food for the Cardinals at the Conclave Is ‘Not So Good’
The cardinals selecting the next pope will take their meals at a Vatican guesthouse. One conclave veteran said the fare was “food you could eat at a train station.”
What Does Black Smoke Mean During Conclave to Elect New Pope?
In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals have made a decision, or black if they remain deadlocked.
Cardinal Dolan of New York Shares His Conclave Advice: ‘Bring a Book’
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some tips for first-timers taking part in the sometimes lengthy process of choosing the next pope.