With conclave set for May 7, Church scholars say successor to Francis must balance legacy, heal rifts between reformists and ...

All of the 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote to choose a successor to Pope Francis are now in Rome ahead of the conclave ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not doing enough to deal with claims of child sex abuse in the church.

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as ...

There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But ...

The Gammarelli tailors traditionally prepares three outfits - short, medium and tall - to fit new pontiffs whatever their ...

Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on ...

Daily congregations resumed in the Vatican on Monday ahead of the conclave later this week to elect a successor to Pope ...

The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...

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