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From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...
When will new pope be announced? What we know after white smoke emerges over Vatican
Who is the new pope? And when is the name revealed? Here's what we know after white smoke emerges over the Vatican.
In photos: Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history
Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers, were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns ...
2025 papal conclave begins at Vatican, with black smoke indicating no new pope chosen in first vote
The Catholic Church's cardinal electors entered the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as ...
AP PHOTOS: Day 1 of the conclave at the Vatican to pick the next pope
Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...
How social media reacted to the Vatican's new pope
As the new pope was elected, Catholics celebrated around the world from outside of the Vatican to the streets of New York ...
Steelers fan waves Terrible Towel at Vatican during election of new pope
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Terrible Towel appeared outside St. Peter’s Basilica after Pope Leo XIV’s election. CBS immediately ...
Harry Styles Spotted at New Pope’s First Address at Vatican City
Harry Styles was spotted among throngs of people who gathered in Saint Peter’s Square to welcome the new pope on Thursday.