In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes ...

The eyes of the world on Vatican City, as 133 Cardinals, 108 of them appointed by Pope Francis, are set to convene to elect ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition.

Behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, the search for the new pope will kick off. Over 100 catholic cardinals are looking to be the new pope.

Nuns don't have a vote in the election of a pope. But nearly 900 superiors of the world's female Catholic orders gathered in ...

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In the days leading up to the conclave, as cardinals have met in the general congregations to discuss ...

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

Cardinals will start the process to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church Wednesday when the conclave begins in ...