Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech
The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
After White Smoke Signals a New Pope, What Happens Next?
A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.
Survivors Call on Next Pope to End Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has swirled around the Roman Catholic Church for decades.
How The Times Covers the Papal Conclave
There are, technically, 133 papal contenders but no official candidates. Here’s how a New York Times team determines the front-runners.
Days Before Conclave, Cardinals in Rome Pitch Messages to the Pews
Some papal contenders offered hints in Sunday Masses at what kind of pope they might want, or want to be.
Days Before Conclave, Cardinals in Rome Pitch Messages to the Pews
Some papal contenders offered hints in Sunday Masses at what kind of pope they might want, or want to be.
A Conclave Like No Other
More cardinals from more countries than ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to choose a new pope at a precarious time for the church.
Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony
The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.
Photos: Pope Francis’ Last Journey
As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.