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Catholic cardinals to sequester themselves in the Vatican for the start of the conclave
Sistine Chapel, where they will vote in secret and silence, a process designed to be both contemplative and free from outside ...
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Pope Francis ‘left big shoes to fill’: El Paso Catholics as Papal Conclave begins
As the Papal Conclave begins in Vatican City, the El Paso Catholic community has expectations for the new pope after they say ...
What to Know About the Conclave to Choose Pope Francis’ Successor
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...
A battle for the soul of the Catholic Church: What's at stake in conclave this week
And they will determine whether the adage "fat pope, thin pope" holds true or whether the next leader of the Catholic Church ...
Catholic Africans Hope For A Black Pope, But See It As A Distant Possibility
African Catholics are enthusiastic about the possibility of a new pope who could reflect the continent's growing influence ...
Factbox-What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Roman Catholic cardinals begin their conclave to elect the Church's 267th pope on Wednesday.
Christianity is booming in Africa. What it means for the Catholic Church's next pope
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...