Pope Leo XIV's First Mass and Message

Pope Leo XIV, the first North American pope, emphasizes the importance of faith and warns against the loss of meaning in life and human dignity in his first Mass at the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Leo XIV's Inauguration and Plans for the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel after being elected as the 267th pontiff and successor to Pope Francis. He emphasized the importance of faith and the Catholic Church's role in society, addressing challenges such as a lack of faith, mercy, and human dignity.

Obituary and Papal News

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85. Pope Leo XIV led his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel a day after being elected as the head of the Catholic Church.

New Pope Elected by Catholic Church

A new pope has been elected by the Catholic Church, with white smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel. The winner secured at least 89 votes from 133 participating cardinals. The name will be announced later in Latin from St. Peter’s Basilica. The excitement in St. Peter’s Square is contagious, with crowds cheering and bells ringing in Spain. However, black smoke emerged later on indicating no pope was elected yet.

Selection of a New Pope

White smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the selection of a new Pope. Crowds gather in St Peter's Square to await the announcement of the new pontiff.

New Pope Elected

A new pope has been chosen as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney in Vatican City.

New Pope Elected

A new pope has been chosen as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney.

New Pope Elected

A new pope has been chosen as white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney, announcing the election of a new leader for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

Papal Conclave

Black smoke billowed from Sistine Chapel chimney for the second time as cardinal electors remained undecided on new pope. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga explains day two of conclave.

Election of a New Pope

Black smoke billowed out from the Sistine Chapel's chimney for the second time as the 133 Catholic cardinals remained undecided on who to select as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Election of a New Pope in Vatican City

Black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals no new pope elected after three days of voting by the 133 cardinal electors. People from around the world gather in St. Peter's Square in anticipation of the historic event.

Papal Conclave at the Vatican

The doors of the Sistine Chapel were sealed for the papal conclave, but no new pope was chosen after three hours and fifteen minutes, as signaled by black smoke from the chimney. Lester Holt of NBC News reports from the Vatican.

Conclave to Select a New Pope

The first vote of the Conclave failed to select a new Pope, resulting in black smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney. The cardinals will vote up to four times. Cardinal Pietro Parolin is a front runner. The process took longer than expected, potentially due to inexperience. The cardinals took an oath of secrecy and are forbidden from contacting the outside world until a decision is made.

Papal Conclave

Black smoke seen from Sistine Chapel chimney indicates no new pope elected during first round of voting near Vatican.

Conclave to Elect a New Pope

The first day of the conclave to elect a new Pope ends without a decision, as the 133 cardinals did not reach a two-thirds agreement. Voting will resume the next day with four voting sessions daily until a candidate receives a two-thirds majority.

Conclave to Elect New Catholic Church Leader

The doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed after 133 Catholic cardinals processed inside for the first vote to elect a new leader of the Catholic church.

Selection of a New Pope

Nearly 130 Catholic cardinals have entered the Sistine Chapel to take an oath of secrecy before voting for a new pope.

Vatican's Sistine Chapel and Papal Election

The Vatican released new images of the Sistine Chapel ahead of a secret meeting to choose a new pope with 133 cardinal electors. The cardinals will be secluded until two-thirds agree on the new pope.

Election of a New Pope in Vatican City

Cardinals gather in Vatican City for the conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. The secretive process involves voting in the Sistine Chapel until a two-thirds majority is reached, signaled by white smoke. The new pope then accepts the position and chooses a papal name before making the first appearance on the balcony of St. Peter's Square.

Vatican Firefighters Prepare Sistine Chapel Chimney for Election of Pope Francis' Successor

Vatican firefighters prepare Sistine Chapel chimney for election of new Pope Francis successor on May 2, 2025.

Installation of Chimney on Sistine Chapel Roof for Papal Conclave

The chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel was installed ahead of the conclave to select the next pope. Cardinals will use the chimney to communicate the election results to the world.

Papal Conclave to Choose Successor to Pope Francis

Pope Francis was laid to rest in a funeral ceremony and the College of Cardinals will convene their conclave to choose his successor. We speak to a cardinal attending his first papal conclave and explore the Sistine Chapel famous for its Michelangelo frescos.

Pope Francis' Funeral and Conclave to Select Next Pope

Fox News reports on the upcoming conclave to select the next pope following the death of Pope Francis. The conclave will begin on May 7, and the Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public for the event.

Conclave to Elect New Pope

The conclave to elect a new Pope to succeed the late Pope Francis will commence on Wednesday, May 7 in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican City. Only cardinals under 80 are eligible to vote, with no communication allowed with the outside world during the process. The term 'conclave' comes from the Latin phrase 'cum clave,' meaning 'with a key.'