How do religions choose their leaders? What to know as Catholics prepare for next pope
From conclaves to reincarnation, religious traditions around the world follow different rules when selecting new spiritual leaders. Here’s how major religions make their choices.
From conclaves to reincarnation, religious traditions around the world follow different rules when selecting new spiritual leaders. Here’s how major religions make their choices.
The pope’s regnal name: What it is and why it matters
When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual inspiration, political intent, and historical legacy.
When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual inspiration, political intent, and historical legacy.
White smoke vs. black smoke: What it means for the pope
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Conclave schedule: How the Catholic church picks a new pope
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Start of papal conclave to elect new pope hours away
Word on Fire's Matthew Petrusek joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft for a deep dive into the papal conclave to elect a new pope, which gets underway Wednesday.
Word on Fire's Matthew Petrusek joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft for a deep dive into the papal conclave to elect a new pope, which gets underway Wednesday.
Conclave will begin Wednesday to vote on next pope
The College of Cardinals will gather inside the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to begin the process of electing a new pope, otherwise known as the papal conclave. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke with papacy expert at the University of Rhode Island Joelle Rollo-Koster about the upcoming process and previous conclaves. | Raw & unfiltered. Watch non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation.
The College of Cardinals will gather inside the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to begin the process of electing a new pope, otherwise known as the papal conclave. LiveNOW from FOX host Josh Breslow spoke with papacy expert at the University of Rhode Island Joelle Rollo-Koster about the upcoming process and previous conclaves. | Raw & unfiltered. Watch non-stop stream of breaking news, live events and stories across the nation.
Trump's AI image of himself as pope draws criticism ahead of conclave
President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.
President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.
White House releases AI-generated Pope Trump picture
An AI generated picture of President Trump dressed as a pope is circulating across social media. President Trump pushing the picture out via Truth Social, before the White House published the photo on X. This comes just before a conclave takes place next Wednesday as the Catholic Church prepares to vote on a new leader.
An AI generated picture of President Trump dressed as a pope is circulating across social media. President Trump pushing the picture out via Truth Social, before the White House published the photo on X. This comes just before a conclave takes place next Wednesday as the Catholic Church prepares to vote on a new leader.
Who will be the next pope?
We are just days away from the start of a conclave that will decide who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church. It will be the first in 20 years to take place after a pontiff's death. Joining LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to help explain the process is James Naus, a professor of history at Oakland University. The conclave begins on Wednesday.
We are just days away from the start of a conclave that will decide who will be the next leader of the Catholic Church. It will be the first in 20 years to take place after a pontiff's death. Joining LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to help explain the process is James Naus, a professor of history at Oakland University. The conclave begins on Wednesday.
Date set for conclave to elect next pope, Vatican says: What to know
Catholic cardinals have set a date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.
Catholic cardinals have set a date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.
What?s next for the Catholic Church?
Carter Snead from the University of Notre Dame joins LiveNOW from FOX's Stephanie Coueignoux to look ahead to the upcoming conclave, what?s next for the Catholic Church, the qualities needed in the next pope, and the challenges and hopes for the future of Church leadership.
Carter Snead from the University of Notre Dame joins LiveNOW from FOX's Stephanie Coueignoux to look ahead to the upcoming conclave, what?s next for the Catholic Church, the qualities needed in the next pope, and the challenges and hopes for the future of Church leadership.
Remembering Pope Francis: Impact on global healthcare
Dr. Ram?n Tallaj, founder and chairman of SOMOS Community Care and close collaborator with the Vatican joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to reflect on his time working with Pope Francis.
Dr. Ram?n Tallaj, founder and chairman of SOMOS Community Care and close collaborator with the Vatican joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to reflect on his time working with Pope Francis.
Pope Francis: Funeral mass reflections
Father Haig Chahinian, CEO of Salt + Light Media, joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the funeral mass and procession for Pope Francis, reflecting on the pope?s legacy, the key moments of the ceremony, and what comes next.
Father Haig Chahinian, CEO of Salt + Light Media, joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss the funeral mass and procession for Pope Francis, reflecting on the pope?s legacy, the key moments of the ceremony, and what comes next.
Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass
This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.
This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.
Watch full funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday in the Vatican in Rome, Italy, with a service in St. Peter's Square, followed me a procession to the burial location at Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday in the Vatican in Rome, Italy, with a service in St. Peter's Square, followed me a procession to the burial location at Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major.
When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
Pope Francis remembered with massive, historic funeral
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
Pope Francis funeral homily: Watch and read full transcript
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis funeral homily: 'Pope among the people'
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re eulogized Pope Francis on Saturday as a pope of the people, a paster who knew how to communicate to the ?least among us? with an informal, spontaneous style. Re called Francis ?a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone.?
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re eulogized Pope Francis on Saturday as a pope of the people, a paster who knew how to communicate to the ?least among us? with an informal, spontaneous style. Re called Francis ?a pope among the people, with an open heart towards everyone.?
Pope Francis' funeral: How to watch
Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. The former pontiff is to be celebrated by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. The former pontiff is to be celebrated by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.