While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

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

As the conclave approaches, the cardinals have emphasized that this is a time of grace and discernment for the Church.

Ultimately, the most important message that we can share with children during the time of a papal conclave is one of trust.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope.

A conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals where an election is held to determine who the next pope is. The conclave ...

For nearly 180 years, papal conclaves have chosen a new pope in three to five days. In centuries past, they've taken a lot ...

Cardinal Becciu has left the conclave, which convenes on May 7, as front-runners emerge to succeed Pope Francis.

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