For most of the Catholic Church's first millennium, popes used their given names. The first exception was the 6th century ...

Though associated closely with Francis’ pontificate, Parolin is much more demure in personality and diplomatic in his ...

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

Cardinals are preparing for the start of the Conclave tomorrow where they will decide who will be the next Pope. Vatican ...

The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors.While 115 cardinals took part in the conclaves in 2005 and 2013, 133 prelates ...

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope ...

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

Who are the frontrunners entering the conclave, and how the voting could quickly confirm papabile lists or pivot to an unexpected candidate ...

Cardinals for the Roman Catholic Church are in Rome ahead of the papal conclave. Here's when it starts and how to keep up ...

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...

In an era of instant scoops, steady leaks and unlimited rumors, the College of Cardinals stays mum on picking the new pope.

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.