The first American pope in history was elected today and he chose a very significant papal name. Here's what it means and why popes choose a new name.

History was made Thursday at the Vatican, where the new pope was presented to St. Peter's Square. But not the kind of history some hoped.

American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new Pope after the Papal Conclave elections held on May 8, ...

Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, 76, is a Catholic cardinal and prelate who has been the chancellor of the Pontifical ...

The next vote will take place at about 17:30 (16:30 BST) - no smoke will signal no decision has been reached, white smoke ...

The cardinals eligible in the conclave have been sequestered to vote for the next pope. Here are some of the strongest ...

Day one of the conclave to elect a new pope ended without a successor. A video of Cardinal Peter Turkson swearing an oath of ...

Yesterday, black smoke arose from the Sistine Chapel, meaning that Catholics worldwide will have to wait a little longer to ...

The College of Cardinals will gather on Wednesday to choose the successor of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday.

The conclave to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church ended without a victor after the first ballot on Wednesday ...

Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new ...

Cardinals begin historic diverse conclave. African Cardinal Turkson could become first Black pope amid changing Church ...