With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began centuries-old ...

A senior cardinal has urged the selection of a pope who values unity and can set aside “every personal consideration.” ...

One conclave in the 13th century took nearly three years. Others took just one day. Pope Francis was elected on the second ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

The process to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pope is set to take place in Vatican City today.On Wednesday evening, May 7, ...

Catholic cardinals from all over the world will begin casting their votes for a new pope under Michelangelo’s The Last ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday ...

TOPSHOT - Argentina's Jorge Bergoglio, elected Pope Francis I (C) waves from the window of St Peter's Basilica's balcony after being elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, ...

Paparazzi are stalking the corridors of St. Peter's Square, swarming any cardinal bold enough to walk the streets in the days before the conclave.

Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic Pope have begun checking into two Vatican hotels, ...

The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long ...