Cardinals Rosa and Sako said they expect the conclave to be brief and last two to three days. While not revealing a name, ...

All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting ...

Mario Vargas Llosa's long literary life established him as a monumental figure in Spanish-language literature and Latin ...

Taste and see how good the LORD is; blessed the man who takes refuge in him.

St. Óscar Romero's spiritual convictions on the resurrection can be categorized in four ways. First, resurrection is an act ...

Canon law does not give much specific direction about who can make decisions for the church during the interregnum.

How “unity” and “clarity” are becoming buzzwords for reversing Pope Francis’ style of governance: a Conclave Podcast from ...

He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

Deacon Marlowe Sabater, minister to seafarers and port workers, reflects on the Gospel story of the risen Christ meeting his disciples on the shore—and connects it to those who work and live at sea ...

An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave ...

Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.