Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected the 267th Pope by the Vatican conclave on May 8, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

From 1963: After white smoke billowed at the Vatican, a massive crowd celebrated and rumors about the vote swirled across Rome, Xavier Rynne writes.

Nigerian veteran actors Patience Ozokwo and Kanayo Kanayo hung out recently and it was to the delighte of theri social media fans, triggering reactions online.

Mel Gibson discusses the 1958 Vatican Conclave on Joe Rogan, highlighting secretive voting, unexpected white smoke, and the surprise election of Pope John XXIII—fueling intrigue and Church controversy ...

“No other religion goes as hard”: Did Pope Crave, the “Conclave” parody account on X, recieve official Vatican credentials? “Easily one of the coolest social media journeys I’ve ...

An Israeli army strike on the only Catholic church in Gaza last week has pushed the Vatican to change its tone on Israel and blame it more directly in the dragging war -- a break from its ...

Josh Lucas married meteorologist Brianna Ruffalo during what he called a 'dream' wedding ceremony inside the Vatican. He proposed to Ruffalo in June 2024.

Vatican City, Jul 23, 2025 / 13:42 pm Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican on July 22 around 9 p.m. local time after spending more than two weeks at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.

Meterologist Brianna Ruffalo and "Yellowstone" star Josh Lucas tied the knot at the Vatican last week.

Yellowstone's Josh Lucas married Brianna Ruffalo in an elegant Vatican wedding, calling it one of the greatest days of his life ...