Under Pope Francis, ambiguity became policy. Tradition was treated as baggage, and doctrine was left to the discretion of ...

More voting to take place today after black smoke appears in Vatican election for next pope - It comes after the 133 cardinal ...

In a historic moment for Singapore and the Catholic Church, Cardinal William Goh, 67, has entered the Sistine Chapel as one ...

The papal conclave to elect the next pope has begun. Cardinals from around the world are gathering in Vatican City to choose a successor to Pope Francis.

The cardinals eligible in the conclave have been sequestered to vote for the next pope. Here are some of the strongest ...

Francis died April 21 at age 88. He was elected March 13, 2013, after five votes in a two-day conclave. His predecessor, Pope ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

A group of 133 cardinals has not reached a decision in the first vote of the conclave after the process, which is shrouded in ...

Black smoke from Sistine Chapel signals no new Pope elected. Cardinals continue voting in secret conclave until a two-thirds ...

Cardinals failed again Thursday morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke billowing up through the ...

With no one securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the 133 cardinals returned to the Vatican residences where they are being sequestered.