A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...

The cardinals held their last day of pre-conclave meetings Tuesday morning during which Francis’ fisherman’s ring and his ...

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...

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Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope ...

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Wednesday began the centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a morning Mass before opening the ...

American and Peruvian Position: Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops; president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin ...

The Vatican was busy with last-minute arrangements on Tuesday to get ready for the conclave to elect the next pope.