Pope Francis opened the door to the LGBTQ faithful, and they are hoping the new pontiff continues to move the Catholic Church toward acceptance.

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

The new leader of the Catholic Church is American Robert Francis Prevost, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti announced to a crowd in ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you,” and emphasized a message of peace, dialogue and missionary evangelization ...

Leo, the first American pope, told the cardinals that he was fully committed to the reforms of the Second Vatican Council, ...

Conclave actor Ralph Fiennes said he felt “flattered” when he learned the new Pope had watched the Oscar-winning film that ...

More than 130 cardinals from all over the world are gathering today for the papal conclave, through which a new head of the Catholic Church is elected.

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—started on Wednesday, May 7, with 133 cardinals gathering at the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel to vote on who will succeed Pope Francis. Black smoke emerged ...

JD Vance met with Catholic leader Pope Leo where the two talked about a number of topic, alongside Marco Rubio ...

Pope Francis visited the facility and washed inmates’ feet twice on Holy Thursday. His donation will pay the factory’s mortgage and help change the lives of more inmates. NBC News’ Anne ...

Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter. Robert Francis Prevost has been chosen to be the new pope for the Roman Catholic Church. He will be called ...