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Pope Leo XIV Declares 'I Am Roman!' After Completing Ceremonial Role as Bishop of Rome

The first American pope formally assumes his role as bishop of Rome, marking a key milestone in his papacy during the Holy Year.

Pope Leo XIV Embraces Official Social Media with First Posts as Pontiff

White Smoke Confirms New Pope Elected in 2025 Conclave

Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope as Leo XIV

White Smoke Signals Election of New Pope in Quickest Conclave in a Century

Cardinals Endure Bland Meals as Papal Conclave Combines Centuries-Old Food Rules with Modern Secrecy Measures

Cardinals Begin Conclave to Elect the 267th Pope in Vatican City

Cardinals Finalize Preparations for Historic Papal Conclave

Vatican Breaks Tradition by Reusing Papal Robes as Tailor Offers Gifted Alternatives

Cardinals Finalize Preparations for Largest Papal Conclave in History

Cardinals Finalize Preparations for Historic Papal Conclave

Vatican Installs Sistine Chapel Chimney as Cardinals Finalize Conclave Preparations

Vatican Faces Unresolved Age Dispute Over Cardinal's Conclave Eligibility

Cardinal Becciu Withdraws from Papal Conclave Following Francis's Final Request

Vatican Confirms May 7 Start for Papal Conclave

Conclave Prepares to Choose New Pope Following Francis's Death

Pope Francis’s Coffin Sealed as World Leaders Arrive for Funeral

Cardinals Gather in Rome as Betting Frenzy Surrounds Next Pope