How a New Pope Is Chosen—and Who It Could Be

Here’s what to know about how the process works and who some of the frontrunners are to succeed Francis.

The Iran War Showed a New Side of Pope Leo

Leo’s reserve frustrated those who wanted to enlist the first American pope as the primary antagonist to the American ...

From Pulpits to Pews, Trump and the Pope Are on the Minds of Catholics

At churches with connections to Pope Leo and the Trump administration, pastors and parishioners speak out on the feud between ...
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The unlikely story of the election of the first American pope

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an extract from CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb’s new book, “American Hope: What Pope Leo XIV Means for the Church and the World.” It will be published on March 26 by ...