Black smoke plumed over the Vatican into the night sky in Rome on Wednesday, signaling the papal conclave did not reach ...

The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been ...

The second day of the papal conclave is set to begin at the Vatican where at least one vote has already occurred, though it ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

The conclave to select a new pope brings new possibilities and anxiety as the faithful wait to find out who will become their ...

The ideological center of the wealthiest, most powerful country would appear to justify a cardinal. What factors are at play?

The 133 cardinals tasked with electing the next leader of the Catholic Church had their first vote on Wednesday.

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.

As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...

The cardinal electors gathered inside the Vatican's Sistine Chapel on Wednesday for the secretive, centuries-old ritual known ...

Pope Francis's death at means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. On May 7, Catholic cardinals began the selection ...