From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Senior cardinal urges conclave voters to elect a pope who seeks communion, avoids personal interest. Yes, we're still talking about this.

After a short period of time, a cardinal appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and makes the announcement in Latin: “Habemus papam!” – “We have a pope!” He then announces which cardinal has ...