On May 7, in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the conclave for the election of the new pope — the Catholic Church's most secret ...

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...

The 133 cardinal electors will begin the process of choosing the new pope when the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on ...

Although they come from 70 different countries, the 133 cardinal electors seem fundamentally united in insisting that they ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel ...

By contrast, and notwithstanding the grumbling of cardinals, Francis was quite the opposite of a hated pope in Rome. Hundreds ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter's Square over the coming days to keep track of the conclave to elect a new pope. With the Italian Open starting this week just ...

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

Jorge Bergoglio was 76 when he became Pope Francis. His predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger, was 78 when he became Pope Benedict ...