Pope Leo XIV was elected May 8, making Aug. 16 the 100th day since he stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica as ...

In the next 20 days, the Roman Catholic Church will begin its process to elect a new head ... occurs until the vote ends. Once a new Pope is elected, the public outside Vatican walls will know the ...

It’s no secret that Pope Leo inherited a deeply divided Church. His first 100 days as Pontiff have been marked by symbolic ...

Whether mainline Protestant warmth toward the new pope is a result of convergence on social justice issues or pride in the fact that he is American, or because the election of a new pope is just plain ...

It is a precedent that was set in the early Middle Ages and, while there is no doctrinal reason for a pope to choose a new name, it has become part of the election process. So, how did this tradition ...

The surge in blessings reflects enthusiasm over the start of a new pontificate and highlights a traditional practice that ...

Almost three months since Pope Leo’s election, he has appeared about as rarely in the news as a new pope can. Pope Leo smiles as he arrives for a visit to the Santa Marta Retirement Home in ...

Vatican correspondent discusses new book on Pope Leo XIV's ascent By Mary Ann Ahern • Published July 16, 2025 • Updated on July 16, 2025 at 6:22 pm Log in or create a free profile to save articles ...