Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, a ...

A conclave to elect the next pope will start on May 7, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed on Monday. Over 130 ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the ...

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

Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A diverse cast of cardinals gathering at the Vatican for Pope Francis’ funeral will soon turn to voting ...

A simplified papal funeral will make a fitting farewell for a pontiff who just three days after his surprise election ...

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.

The age limit for electors was introduced by Pope Paul VI in the 1970s and was confirmed by Pope John Paul II’s 1996 ...

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...