Throughout history, there has been no shortage of outside attempts to influence the outcome of a conclave to elect a new pope ...

For the first time, the majority of cardinals to choose a pope are not from Europe, as Catholic demographics shift. But ...

All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave will take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as Pope Francis' successor, and speeches by clerics in meetings this week may be decisive.

Holy Spirit, enlighten the Church at this time, especially all the cardinals you call to take part in the conclave. Grant them wisdom and holiness so that all may cooperate with your inspiration and ...

Beyond simply picking who the next pope will be, players and gamblers also can guess how many tries it will take the ...

ANALYSIS: The late Pontiff famously encouraged Catholics to ‘make a mess’ to bring fresh energy and ideas to the Church. The shake-ups that ensued will now influence how his successor is chosen.

There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But understanding their makeup in geographic terms can help explain some of their ...

As the Vatican prepares for a conclave to choose a new pope, American Catholics share their hopes and concerns for the Church ...

Two cardinals discuss challenges facing the Catholic Church as they prepare to elect the next pope, highlighting key issues ...

Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines stresses Cardinal Tagle’s advocacy of handling clerical sexual abuse, but ...