All eyes are now on the Vatican as the Catholic Church prepares for a quiet but important transition. With the passing of ...

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud in 2023, said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope.

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated Press. Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' Secretary of State, is ...

New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan is among 10 Americans eligible to vote in next week’s Vatican conclave to elect the next pope — but don’t expect white smoke for the red, white, and blue contingent.

Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...

The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and ...

The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis: Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and ...

Monsignor Roger Landry encouraged Catholics to pray for the cardinals in a video message from St. Peter’s Square on Monday.

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following ...