The papal conclave in the modern era has resulted in a number of progressive popes playing various roles in shaping political ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

Cardinals hailing from 71 different countries will begin electing a pope this week in the most geographically diverse ...

Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at the conclave that begins Wednesday. But ...