Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...

They may be looking at Francis as a model and choose another outsider. Or they may look at Francis' own predecessor, Pope ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” ...

After the death of a Pope the Sede Vacante spans the confirmation of his passing to the election of his successor.

Pope Francis passed away on 21 April after an extended illness. Now that he has been laid to rest the Catholic Church will ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part ...

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

The general congregations, which started the day after Francis's death, provide an opportunity for discussions about the ...

When the cardinals have gathered, the shout “extra omnes” (everybody out) rings out and the cardinals – who are sworn to an ...