Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago ascends to the papacy following Pope Francis’ death; white smoke and cheers mark a new era for the Catholic Church.

Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV Becomes First North American Pontiff in Historic Vatican Election
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago ascends to the papacy following Pope Francis’ death; white smoke and cheers mark a new era for the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis Dies at 88: World Grieves as Legacy Echoes Through St. Peter’s Square
A global outpouring of sorrow follows the Vatican’s announcement of Pope Francis’s death from a stroke; memorials and tributes begin as his body lies in state.

Pope Francis Remembered: Tributes Pour In Across the Rio Grande Valley
From candlelight tributes to heartfelt memories, the Rio Grande Valley reflects on the life of Pope Francis and his impact on humanitarian work and modern Catholicism.

Pope Francis Tribute: 2 Memorial Masses Set This Week in the Rio Grande Valley
Local Catholics invited to honor the late pope at services in Brownsville and Harlingen.

Papal Election: 6 Sacred Steps to Choosing the Next Pope After Francis
As the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, the ancient and secretive conclave process begins to select his successor in the Sistine Chapel.