Pope Francis returned to the Vatican after a five-week hospitalisation due to double pneumonia, sparking discussions on his ...

When they do elect a new pope, a College of Cardinals representative will take to the St. Peter's Basilica balcony and announce in Latin, "Habemus papam," which translates to "We have a pope ...

Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, if he's not elected pope himself, will announce the words "Habemus Papam" (Latin for "We have a pope") and introduce the new pope by his chosen papal name. The new pope ...

The senior cardinal deacon then steps onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and announces the historic words: "Habemus Papam" (We have a Pope). The newly elected pope then makes his first ...

The traditional Latin phrase “Habemus Papam,” which translates to "We have a Pope," is used to announce the election of a new pope. A pope may resign in exceptional circumstances. However ...

When a pope is elected, white smoke is released, and the new pontiff is announced with the historic Latin words: “Habemus Papam”, which means “We have a Pope”.

When 130 cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, intrigue and politics aren't very far behind, writes Dan Slevin.