Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops globally, has spent much of his life ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of ...

The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican’s ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals have elected his successor. Stay with DW for the latest ...

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chape l and St. Peter's bells chimed around 6 p.m. local time in Rome on May 8, ...

White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled Thursday after ...

When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also ...

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...