Leaders around the world have begun congratulating Robert Francis Prevost for being chosen to succeed Pope Francis.

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Robert Francis Prevost was chosen on Thursday, May 8, to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church.

A top cardinal announces a new pope has been elected, uttering the words “Habemus papam!” Latin for “We have a pope!” from ...

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W hite smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel on the evening of Thursday, May 8, signalling that the Vatican has elected a new ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.