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Pope Leo XIV emerges at Vatican, becomes first American pope

May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV emerges at Vatican, becomes first American pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Leo XIV. He made his first public appearance at the Vatican to greet the faithful and deliver his inaugural prayer.

Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV

May 8, 2025

Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has been elected following roughly 24 hours of deliberation among the 133-member College of Cardinals, the Vatican announced on Thursday.

White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen

May 8, 2025

White smoke over Sistine Chapel as new pope chosen

The conclave on Thursday elected a new pope after white smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel, but the new pope has not yet been publicly announced.

New pope elected by conclave

May 8, 2025

New pope elected by conclave

White smoke flows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025.(Credit: Reuters)

White smoke signals new pope has been chosen

May 8, 2025

White smoke signals new pope has been chosen

'Outnumbered' panelists react to the breaking news that a new pope was chosen on the fourth vote. Senior correspondent Benjamin Hall provides detail on the upcoming reveal and next steps.

Bishop Robert Barron on day one of the conclave.

May 8, 2025

Bishop Robert Barron on day one of the conclave.

Bishop Robert Barron exclusively spoke to Fox News Digital to discuss the first day of the historic conclave, and looks ahead to the second day.

Black smoke emerges, no pope selected during morning conclave vote

May 8, 2025

Black smoke emerges, no pope selected during morning conclave vote

Cardinals fail to select a pope in the morning session of day 2 of the papal conclave at the Sistine Chapel.

Morning Glory: Please God, a pope younger than me

May 8, 2025

Morning Glory: Please God, a pope younger than me

The last conclave many Boomers will witness is crucial to the Catholic Church for their children, and their grandchildren.

Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what's ahead

May 7, 2025

Papal conclave: Eventual new pope's chosen name may signal what's ahead

As Catholics around the world wait for a new pope to be voted in, they also are also waiting to see what name the new pontiff chooses.

Theologian reveals the strategy behind selecting a pope

May 7, 2025

Theologian reveals the strategy behind selecting a pope

Fox News contributor Jonathan Morris watches the black smoke pour out of the Sistine Chapel as no pope is selected on the first round of votes on 'The Story.'