A conclave was held on 7 and 8 May 2025 to elect a new pope to succeed Francis, who had died on 21 April 2025. Of the 135 eligible cardinal electors, all but two attended. On the fourth ballot, the …

Dec 2, 2025 · Pope Leo XIV shared his thoughts on the conclave and international peace efforts, as he wrapped up his first international trip as pope. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

May 7, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new pope of the Roman Catholic Church on the second day of the conclave. His papal name is Pope Leo XIV. Here's a full recap of what happened.

May 9, 2025 · Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.

May 7, 2025 · The 133 cardinal-electors have entered the Sistine Chapel in solemn procession, beginning the conclave that will elect the next and 267th pope.

May 7, 2025 · Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.

May 8, 2025 · Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV after being elected as the first American pope in history. Follow along for live updates.

May 8, 2025 · The Vatican conclave elected Cardinal Prevost as a successor to Pope Francis to lead the Catholic Church.

May 1, 2025 · Twelve years ago, Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation prompted the conclave that elected Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to the papacy.

23 hours ago · Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, waves after walking onto the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, following his election during the …