The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and ...

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner.

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following ...

Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an ...

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable. View on euronews ...

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

Father Joseph Thong Nguyen’s joyful personality belies a steely determination that was tested when he was arrested and beaten ...

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

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

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