Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

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"But I thought just maybe, for Pope Francis, it mattered that we had more cardinals who are really grounded there." Cardinal ...

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who ...

As Rome’s tailors stitch new garments for clergymen, observers say a pope’s dress code provides hints about his vision.

That the Church should opt for the poor is particularly relevant in Asia, where millions suffer extreme poverty ...

Cardinals in the secret conclave are entering a second day of discussions on Thursday after their first round of voting to ...

Marquette sophomore William deGuzman said the four-month experience in Rome has pushed him to consider priesthood.

World leaders, cardinals and at least 250,000 of the faithful gathered in the Vatican on Saturday morning to bid farewell to ...

Francis opted for burial in Santa Maria Maggiore, located in Rome's most multi-cultural neighbouhood. No pope has been laid ...