Fitzgerald, who spent his career in real estate private equity, said American donors — especially the younger generation — ...

Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period.

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...

The newly anointed Pope Leo XIV came to the balcony clad in a white cassock topped by a red cape trimmed in ermine and draped ...

VATICAN CITY -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine ... or the process could continue for days. Since 1831, no conclave has lasted more than four days. Up to four rounds of voting typically ...

Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns around the world, and they dedicate their lives to a variety of religious ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Robert Prevost of the United States has been named the new pope, the new head of the Catholic church. Cardinals gathered to select their latest leader during a conclave.

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a pope.

As per the 1929 deal that created the Vatican City State, Italy foots the bill for security costs. During the last conclave in 2013, security, increased public transport and other related expenses ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.