On this week's "Mormon Land" podcast, a Latter-day Saint historian and a Catholic archivist discuss how the two religions pick their top leaders.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican began the conclave process to elect the new pope. Some students studying at ...

Experts had said it was to be a short conclave, but no one expected to have a new Pope that quickly. Leo XIV (born Robert ...

Odds-makers likely had an easier time 20 years ago, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stepped onto the balcony overlooking St.

"We pray that Pope Leo will lead us on that path of proclaiming the Gospel to the whole world," Archbishop Broglio said.

“The only smoke that worked out in their favor was the cigar smoke they had at their receptions,” said Christopher White, the Vatican correspondent for National Catholic Reporter, a liberal outlet, ...

From coffee shops to classrooms, Catholic students across America will never forget the moment white smoke signaled the dawn ...

After Chicago native Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American elected pontiff, the Rev. Homero Sánchez sent him a quick text saying, “Congratulations Holy Pope.” The priest from St. Rita of ...

Arlene and I have been blessed to have had many “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences. But aside from marriage, baptism and ...

As white smoke billowed from the famous chimney, billions recognized the unmistakable symbol: a decision had been made. The ...

The recently elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost of Chicago, the first American-born Holy Father, is a mere 69 ...

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