The conclave that begins Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican ...

Maneuvering has already begun ahead of the Conclave that starts next week. If a compromise is found in the current talks, it ...

Catholics are African, increasing the chances of a Pope from that continent. While the Church is losing influence in Europe ...

Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal ...

Etchings from the 16th and 17th centuries aimed at Rome’s tourist market stirred up interest in the conclave’s ceremonial ...

As Catholic cardinals meet to choose a new pope, they will face a big question: Is it time, after three consecutive ...