Canadian Cardinal Francis Leo is approached by reporters as he arrives for a college of cardinals’ meeting, at the Vatican, ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

The College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave, ...

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

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

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

As the world’s most exclusive club prepares to elect the new pope, they face an immediate test of just how seriously they ...

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

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

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