Vatican
Vatican ambassador visits Israel Museum’s archaeology wing
Archbishop Giorgio Lingua visited the Israel Museum's Archaeology Department, which houses various historical artifacts, including those related to the crucifixion and Jesus Christ.
A future pope will 'welcome us back', says priest from excommunicated antisemitic Catholic sect
In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'
Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit
Leo XIV, first American pope, studied under a leader in Jewish-Catholic relations
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was just elected as Pope Leo XIV, studied under a pioneer in Jewish-Catholic relations when he attended seminary in Chicago.
Lions of the Church: The most fascinating popes named Leo
From theologians to tacticians, emperors to reformers (and provocateurs), the Leos remind us that papal power isn’t always quiet, nor always humble, but is often fascinating.
WATCH: Vatican elects Robert Prevost as pope, becomes first American in role
The election came on the first full day of voting by the 133 cardinal electors, who secluded themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls on Wednesday afternoon.
Catholic cardinals signal with black smoke there is no new pope yet
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican's number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.
Trump calls AI pope image a joke, but experts say it’s no laughing matter
Trump told reporters on Monday that the pope image was posted as a joke on his Truth Social account, which was then reposted by the White House across social media.
What are the best movies on Vatican, the Pope to watch alongside next week's conclave?
Lev Cinemas is bringing back the movie Conclave just in time for next week's religious ritual.
Abuse victims want next pope to get serious on 'zero tolerance'
"We believe it should be the central issue in the conclave," Peter Isely, one of the founders of the abuse survivors' group SNAP.
Vatican in Turmoil: Cardinal Becciu steps back from papal election over London property deal
Becciu asserts his decision is not an admission of responsibility.
Will Catholic cardinals pick another outsider like Francis to be pope?
There is internal division within the Catholic church on who will lead the Vatican.
Vatican conclave set to convene next month, elect new Pope
Some 135 cardinals, all under the age of 80 and from across the world, are eligible to take part in the conclave.
