The cardinals began the day by participating in a final pre-conclave Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. The dean of the College of ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who ...

Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...

As cardinals gather at the Sistine Chapel to begin voting for a successor to Pope Francis, there is no single frontrunner, ...

As people watched the papal election process unfold, advocates for issues including female clergy expressed hopes and fears ...

The movie “Conclave” gave us a look into the ancient and secretive ritual the Catholic Church uses to elect a pope. A conclave begins for real Wednesday at the Vatican to choose Pope Francis’ ...

Catholic Church approaches pivotal conclave with 3 African cardinals among leading pope candidates, reflecting shifting ...

All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave meeting. The 133 electors, dressed in distinctive bright red ...

The death of Pope Francis has ignited widespread online curiosity about the process of electing the next leader of the ...