Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope ...

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

The Conversation U.S. asked Maureen Day, a researcher at the University of Southern California who has written several books ...

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

Who are the U.S. candidates at the papal conclave in Rome? Here's a list of American cardinals that will elect or possibly ...