4 h. ago Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history

He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.

Culture

28 h. ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Politics

28 h. ago Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Events

9 d. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from conclave to elect pope for ‘the good of the church’

Angelo Becciu was forced to resign as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office and his rights as a cardinal because of allegations of financial misconduct.

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor

‘Cardinal Chow will be going to the Vatican for the conclave, yet his itinerary is not supposed to be disclosed,’ spokesman says.

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong’s Cardinal Stephen Chow to join conclave to elect pope’s successor

Secret meeting, where all cardinals under 80 gather at Sistine Chapel to vote, normally commences 15 to 20 days after pope’s death.

Politics