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

A Catholic cardinal convicted of embezzlement and fraud has announced he won't take part in the conclave to choose a ...

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

As dean of the College of Cardinals, this is supposed to be Giovanni Battista Re's moment. There's just one problem: the ...

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

While any baptized Roman Catholic male is eligible, only cardinals have been selected as pope since 1378. The winner must ...

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

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

A clerical twist has thrust Kenya’s Cardinal Njue into the global spotlight as he’s now eligible to vote for the next Pope, ...

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the ...

The rules to participate in the Conclave 2025 require less than 80 years of age. The Conclave is scheduled to start on 7 May, with expectations that the new Pope will be named in two or three days.

Trump joked he would like to be next pope days after Francis dies. Sen. Lindsey Graham thought it was funny and exciting. But ...