A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

Body to be transferred to St. Peter's Basilica in a ceremonial procession, where the public will be able to pay their ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

Do you know how many papal conclaves there have been in your lifetime? Here’s how many conclaves there were in the last 100 years.

Cardinals are seeking a unifying figure to bridge the Church’s divisions, with contenders like Cardinal Parolin, Grech, and ...

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.