The 133 cardinals will remain within the Sistine Chapel and its adjoining buildings in total seclusion until they choose from among themselves the next pope.

Cardinals held the Pro Eligendo Romano Pontifice Mass (Latin: For the Election of the Roman Pontiff) — the final liturgical celebration before the conclave.

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

The cardinals, during the 10th congregation of cardinals, discussed that the next Pope must be aware of current events, close ...

Some five hours after the opening Mass, the cardinals were to process into the Sistine Chapel, swear an oath to uphold the ...

It has also created a serious vacuum in moral leadership in an ever-worrying and uncertain world now lacking a prophetic ...

Cardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy and offering advice to their fellow cardinals.

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

Lubbock Bishop Robert Coerver hopes the 133 cardinals who will elect the new pope are already listening for guidance from the Holy Spirit in their decision.

“Even as we hang our heads in sorrow however, we do so with fervent prayer and deep gratitude to our loving God for the gift ... our Church as the Vicar of Christ on earth.” ...

Barb Arland-Fye Bishop Dennis Walsh leads the Eucharistic Prayer during a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis April 28 at ...

As the cardinals meet to discuss and choose Pope Francis’ successor, it cannot be a time of “political balancing acts, tactics, caution, a time that panders to the instinct to go backward, or worse, ...