The closed-door conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis's death will begin on May 7, 2025-a crucial moment for ...

The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.

Catholic cardinals are locked behind the heavy wood doors of the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world to elect the man ...

We’re talking about the legacy of Pope Francis, the challenges facing the church and what’s involved in the real-life ...

two days before they gather at a conclave to elect the next head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. Hailing from 70 ...

The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 ...

Catholic cardinals will enter a sealed conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding their breath over an uncertain outcome. Around 133 "Princes of the ...

Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.

It’s a big decision that has the whole world watching and waiting. Who will be the next Pope? That’s the question the ...

And they will determine whether the adage "fat pope, thin pope" holds true or whether the next leader of the Catholic Church ...

As 133 cardinals who are eligible to vote prepare to take part in the conclave on Wednesday, wealthy MAGA Catholics have ...

ANALYSIS: Catholic aesthetics have captivated both believers and nonbelievers worldwide, sparking a renewed admiration for ...