There has been a growing coalescence around the idea that Pope Francis's work to radically shake up the workings of the ...

Cardinals gathered in Rome will begin the process of electing a new pope on Wednesday. Among the 135 potential candidates is ...

The Sistine Chapel has been decked out to host a papal election as cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican guest ...

Cardinals will on Tuesday begin moving into the Vatican accommodation where they will stay during the conclave, on the eve of ...

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope Francis.

Red curtains are hung on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel is furnished with tables, ballots, pens, and ...

They don’t have a vote in the pope’s election, but nearly 900 superiors of the world’s female Catholic orders met in Rome on ...

As cardinals prepare to meet to select the next pope, many are wondering what stance his successor will take on social issues ...

Two cardinals of the Catholic Church from Africa were rejuvenated below the age of 80 this week, allowing them to vote in the ...

Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

Pope Francis appointed women to key Vatican posts. Will his successor consider women as deacons and priests next?

The upcoming conclave to elect the successor of the late Pope Francis will be the first for Suharyo since he was appointed ...