With nudges and winks, governments are trying to influence who becomes the next pope. Whether they’ll succeed is up to 133 ...

Both of the most recent conclaves, in 2005 to elect Pope Benedict and 2013 to elect Pope Francis lasted just two days. This ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

The process to choose a new pope will begin Wednesday in the Vatican.The papal conclave is the gathering of voting-eligible ...

One of the UK’s most senior Catholic leaders has appealed for prayers as he and other cardinals prepare for the secret voting ...

The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7, when cardinals gather to elect the next pope. Here's how to watch coverage in the ...

Francis-era reforms that saw a diverse group of cardinals join the mix make his successor nearly impossible to call.

On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for the Election of ...

With a record number of electors and not enough rooms to accommodate them, the Vatican’s highly secretive conclave is off to ...