The Catholic Church has named a new pope, capturing the attention of people worldwide who watched the conclave process and ...

When white smoke rose out of the Vatican on Thursday, Catholics in Roanoke were watching from their screens in delight as ...

The Cardinal's selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, as the 267th Pope of the Catholic church, following just ...

Robert Prevost, the first American Pope, was elected Thursday to lead the Catholic Church following a two-day conclave. Virginia and North Carolina lawmakers and church leaders have issued statements ...

St. Bridget Catholic School in Richmond posted a photo on Instagram showing students celebrating the news: "Can you feel the excitement?! We have a Pope!" ...

African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...