A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to ...

The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in ...

Also taking the oath are sacristans, priests who will be available to hear the cardinals' confessions, among others ...

The decision was made during a closed-door meeting of the College of Cardinals and announced at a media briefing at the ...

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated Press. Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' Secretary of State, is ...

The Vatican announced details Tuesday of the schedule for the start of the conclave on May 7, the eagerly anticipated secret election of a new pontiff following the death of pope Francis. The ...

The cardinal from Papua New Guinea says the Church needs a holy and unifying pope to guide the Church and inspire renewed ...

The Two Popes,” the 2019 film starring Jonathan Pryce as the cardinal who would go on to become Pope Francis, saw its viewing ...

The Diocese of Phoenix remembered Pope Francis in its Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, part of a 9-day period around the world for Catholics to mourn his recent passing.  Bishop John Dolan led an ...

The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican ...

For smoke watchers, the best time to view the smoke on May 7, the conclave's first day, is just after 7 p.m. (10 a.m. PDT, 1 ...