Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu's decision to withdraw from the upcoming conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope ...

When a pope dies or resigns, the Catholic Church follows an ancient, secretive process called the conclave to elect his ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in ...

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...

The rules to participate in the Conclave 2025 require less than 80 years of age. The Conclave is scheduled to start on 7 May, with expectations that the new Pope will be named in two or three days.

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

CATHOLIC Church sex abuse survivors have no hope in whoever is nominated to lead the Vatican following the death of Pope ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome on Saturday after a funeral mass at St. Peter's ...

The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. We take a look at his legacy and how the church will choose the next ...

A clerical twist has thrust Kenya’s Cardinal Njue into the global spotlight as he’s now eligible to vote for the next Pope, ...