The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in ...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope.

Ultimately, the most important message that we can share with children during the time of a papal conclave is one of trust.

As the conclave approaches, the cardinals have emphasized that this is a time of grace and discernment for the Church.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

A conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals where an election is held to determine who the next pope is. The conclave ...

For nearly 180 years, papal conclaves have chosen a new pope in three to five days. In centuries past, they've taken a lot ...

The decision was made during a closed-door meeting of the College of Cardinals and announced at a media briefing at the ...