As the College of Cardinals makes final preparations to enter the Conclave, learn more about the members and the cardinal electors who will discern the identity of our new Pope. Learn more at: ow.ly/btQ850VNGvI

TIL: The practice of a cardinal voting for himself in a conclave is “deeply frowned upon,” Charles J. Reid Jr., a University of St. Thomas law professor, told PBS News. pbs.org/newshour/world…

"Extra omnes!" The doors are shut. And, the conclave begins.

Conclave has begun.

Pope Leo XIV appeared from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica Thursday as the 267th leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Before the cardinals of the Catholic Church elected him as the first American-born pontiff in history, he was known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.

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Pope Leo XIV is the 267th leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Before the College of Cardinals elected him as the first American-born pontiff in history, he was known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. “Peace be with you all,” Leo said in his first words as pope to the

Pope Leo XIV made the broadcast while at Game 1 of the 2005 World Series

Theology professor Jeffrey Morrow can sum up his reaction to learning the identity of the new pope in one word: “Wow.” “I did not expect an American,” Morrow, who teaches at Franciscan University, told the PBS News. pbs.org/newshour/world…

In just one day, Pope Leo XIV has become a sensation among the extremely online for his Chicago background, his math degree from Villanova and the possible implications for sports teams. Here’s a look at the internet’s funniest memes about the new pope. religionnews.com/2025/05/09/the…

#PopeLeoXIV is staying on X and Insta

An NYU professor AI-proofed his assignments. The students complained they were too hard and that “he was interfering with their ‘learning styles.’”

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have been reinstated by MLB, making both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame.

Commissioner Manfred today issued a policy decision regarding the status of individuals who have passed away while on the permanently ineligible list.

Peace be with you all! This is the first greeting spoken by the Risen Christ, the Good Shepherd. I would like this greeting of peace to resound in your hearts, in your families, and among all people, wherever they may be, in every nation and throughout the world.

This is precisely the sort of thing a Pope should do. It won't always work. Indeed, it may work only rarely, if at all. But he should always offer a place for enemies to meet--face to face--to see if they can find a way to halt (or prevent) bloodshed. Good for Pope Leo.

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.Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew prays at the tomb of his friend, Pope Francis. youtu.be/ktNIK1TJLzg?si…

'Go somewhere and chew on bark and whisper to the gods out there.' Terry Bradshaw does not hold back on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, via Brooke Pryor espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

Loretta was a supremely talented actor. She deserved all her 10 EMMY nominations and her 2 wins. But more than acting her part, she created it. She worked hard In showing the writing staff how they could turn the character from a one joke sexist stereotype into a real person --