Cardinals began describing the days and hours leading up to the final ballot that brought Leo past the two-thirds majority needed.

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Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the new pope. Learn more about the duties of a pope, how long his term lasts, and more below.

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John Prevost described his brother as being very concerned for the poor and those who don’t have a voice. He said he expects ...

White smoke in Rome signaled a new chapter for the Catholic Church Thursday afternoon as Robert Francis Prevost was selected ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next Bishop of Rome, leader of the world's ...

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced.

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, became the first pope from the United States. Now, Chicago businesses are getting in on the ...

As news spread the conclave selected a new pope, students, faculty and staff came to a halt at the University of Dallas, a ...