Once a new pope is voted in, the name he chooses could signal the direction the Catholic Church moves in the coming years. The announcement "Habemus Papa," or, "We have a pope," will be made from ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, all eyes are on Vatican City as the Roman Catholic Church is set to announced the new pope. The election process is held in strict seclusion inside ...

The Latin expression Habemus Papam—which means “We have a Pope!”—is the official announcement that proclaims the election of a new pontiff in the Catholic Church. This declaration is made ...

“Vivi il Papa!” erupts from the crowd whenever the music pauses. All eyes are now on the red-draped central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica That’s where a cardinal will soon emerge to ...

The name of the new pope and his chosen papal title will soon be announced with the declaration “Habemus Papam” ("We have a pope") from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. Shortly afterward ...