There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

The eyes of the globe are on the Vatican as the conclave to elect the next pope is about to begin, and New York's Timothy ...

One of the late pontiff’s ‘popemobiles’ is to be converted into a healthcare unit for the treatment of children in Gaza.

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

Both of the most recent conclaves, in 2005 to elect Pope Benedict and 2013 to elect Pope Francis lasted just two days. This ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel ...

SMOKE SIGNAL — In just a few hours, 133 men will pray, convene and begin a series of votes that could shape the course of human history. So will begin the much-awaited conclave to select the successor ...

With 133 cardinals set to take place in this conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the outcome has been described as 'totally unpredictable' - here's what to expect ...

The Vatican released new images showing the inside of the Sistine Chapel, ready for 133 cardinal electors to gather for the ...