Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been ...

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are ...

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

The Catholic Church has embarked on a historic process known as the Papal Conclave after the passing of Pope Francis on April ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A quiet alliance between North and South American cardinals helped elect the first US-born pope.

Mass was held in St. Peter’s Basilica hours before 133 cardinals began the conclave to select the man who will replace Pope ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

Here is a look at what betting odds say about the frontrunner to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

Cardinals are locking themselves away to kick off the centuries-old conclave and begin choosing Pope Francis' successor.

LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...

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