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

Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more ...

The pope's ring which bears the papal seal was annulled on Tuesday at the Vatican. The Holy See released footage of the ring ...

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

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

On May 7, in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the conclave for the election of the new pope — the Catholic Church's most secret ...

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.

The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any other nation ...

All mobile phone signal will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the ...

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

The secret election appears wide open but here are some of the names, in alphabetical order, being talked about as possible ...