Pope Leo XIV has broken the seal on the papal apartments, marking one of his first major symbolic moments as pontiff

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic church. The tradition occurs any time a pope dies or resigns from the office. Pope Francis died April 21, the day after Easter.

When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the 267th pope will have to decide whether to continue Francis’ policies.

A total of 170 cardinals from around the world have already arrived in Vatican City following the death of Pope Francis, with many of them listening to approximately 20 interventions, or speeches, focusing on themes of major pastoral and ecclesial ...

The pontiff used one of his first audiences to reaffirm his appeal for a peaceful, negotiated end to Russia’s war.

The pop star was photographed on May 8 in attendance at the conclave election of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, which is a photo that has now gone viral.

The real story of the Vatican, which drew attention from all over the world, will be revealed for the first time today (12th) on tvN 'Unnecessary Global Dictionary: Mediterranean'.With Pope Francis' death in April 2025,