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American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV

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In a historic first for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, taking the name Leo XIV. At 69, the Chicago-born missionary becomes the first American to lead the 2,000-year-old institution. White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel at 6:07 p.m. local time on Thursday, signaling the successful conclusion of the papal … Read more

Pope Francis Dies at 88: Vatican Cites Stroke and Heart Failure as Causes

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Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed Monday. According to Dr. Andrea Arcangeli, head of the Vatican’s health department, the cause of death was a stroke that left the pope in a coma and ultimately led to heart failure. Francis, born Jorge … Read more

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