When Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was elected in 2013 as Pope Francis, he was a near total Vatican outsider. He had never been a ...

New popes are chosen through an event called the conclave, which brings together top Catholic leaders from around the world.

VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held beginning on May 7 ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

During the meeting, approximately 20 cardinals delivered addresses on “themes of particular relevance for the future of the ...

Local Catholics don’t agree on whether restoring the church is practical. The complicated questions must be decided according to church law.

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave ...

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next ...

The College of Cardinals that will elect a new pope includes members from far-flung corners of the globe whom Francis named ...