News

Submit a News Story

Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, delivers his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo XIV: Peacemaker and openness in an historic name

May 09, 2025

Nation-World

Crowds cheer in St. Peter's Square as white smoke emerges from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican May 8, 2025, indicating Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, was elected pope. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

New pope greeted by ecstatic crowds in St. Peter's Square

May 08, 2025

Nation-World

Pope Leo XIV, the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, waves to the crowds in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican after his election as pope May 8, 2025. The new pope was born in Chicago. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Chicago native Cardinal Prevost elected pope, takes name Leo XIV

May 08, 2025

Nation-World

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, gives his homily as he presides over the Mass "Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice" ("for the election of the Roman pontiff") at the Vatican May 7, 2025. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza)

Choose the pope the world needs, dean urges cardinals before conclave

May 07, 2025

Nation-World

The Sistine Chapel, arranged for the conclave to elect a new pope which begins May 7, is seen at the Vatican May 6, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

The Papal Conclave: How it works, when and where to watch for white smoke

May 07, 2025

Nation-World

The Sistine Chapel, arranged for the conclave to elect a new pope which begins May 7, is seen at the Vatican May 6, 2025. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history

May 06, 2025

Nation-World

In the presence of members of the College of Cardinals in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican May 6, 2025, a woman defaces the papal fisherman's ring and the lead seal that had marked Pope Francis' letters. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals' final meeting

May 06, 2025

Diocesan News

Cardinal Gibbons, Diocese of Raleigh plans to open new Catholic high school

Cardinal Gibbons, Diocese of Raleigh plan to open new Catholic high school

May 02, 2025

Diocesan News

Bishop visits St. Peter School in Greenville

Bishop visits St. Peter School in Greenville

May 02, 2025

Diocesan News

Cardinals Luis José Rueda Aparicio of Bogotá, Colombia, left, and Rubén Salazar Gómez of Bogotá, right, approach the Petriano entrance of the Vatican next to St. Peter's Square to attend the seventh general congregation meeting of cardinals April 30, 2025. (CNS photo/Kendall McLaren)

Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers

April 30, 2025

Nation-World