For centuries, the leader of the Catholic Church has been chosen in a highly secretive gathering known as “conclave,” meaning “with key” in Latin – a nod to how cardinals used to be locked in until a ...

Following the recent death of Pope Francis, the world caught a rare glimpse into one of the most secretive rituals on the planet: the election of a new pope. The centuries-old process, known as the ...

Pope Francis during the Christmas Eve mass at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on December 24, 2024. [Tiziana FABI / AFP] The process of choosing a new Pope in the Roman Catholic Church is referred ...

A Pittsburgh architect designed the Vatican chapel where cardinals gather before choosing a pope. This program highlights Pittsburgh architect Lou Astorino, the only American to design a building at ...

Pope Francis died this Easter Monday of a stroke and heart failure. His passing followed a final message on Easter Sunday, in which the 88-year-old expressed his hope for peace and a ceasefire in Gaza ...

Like the other ceremonies and traditions that accompany the advent of a new pope, his newly chosen name will be imbued with centuries of Catholic history and dissected for its many layers of meaning.

In a groundbreaking announcement that has sparked both intrigue and debate within religious and technological spheres, Pope Leo XIV has revealed the significant role artificial intelligence played in ...