The cardinals set the date after arriving for the first day of informal meetings following Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday.

On Capitol Hill, the race is on to translate the budget blueprint lawmakers passed before recess into actual legislation, and ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

The conclave will take place in the nearby Sistine Chapel, a popular tourist spot that was closed to the public Monday and ...

Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start conclave and elect a new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics around the world, ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin their secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church on May 7, the Vatican ...

Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.