On this week's "Mormon Land" podcast, a Latter-day Saint historian and a Catholic archivist discuss how the two religions pick their top leaders.

“The only smoke that worked out in their favor was the cigar smoke they had at their receptions,” said Christopher White, the ...

Odds-makers likely had an easier time 20 years ago, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stepped onto the balcony overlooking St.

From coffee shops to classrooms, Catholic students across America will never forget the moment white smoke signaled the dawn ...

The Modality for Choosing a Pope The election of a Pope, known as the papal conclave, is one of the most solemn and secretive ...

After Chicago native Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American elected pontiff, the Rev. Homero Sánchez sent him a quick text saying, “Congratulations Holy Pope.” The priest from St. Rita of ...

Experts had said it was to be a short conclave, but no one expected to have a new Pope that quickly. Leo XIV (born Robert ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican began the conclave process to elect the new pope. Some students studying at ...

"We pray that Pope Leo will lead us on that path of proclaiming the Gospel to the whole world," Archbishop Broglio said.

Former Provost Robert Moran says being among the crowd in St Peter's Square for the unveiling of the new Pope and receiving his first ...

Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich reflects on Pope Leo’s character, leadership style, and what his papacy signals for American ...