The first clue of the next pope’s direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.

Conclaves typically span several days, with multiple rounds of voting, before a candidate secures the necessary two-thirds majority to become pope.

Tributes and shows of affection towards Francis are taking place during these days of 'sede vacante', while the city is ...

The popular website, where people are randomly assigned a cardinal to pray for, has been revived for the 2025 conclave.

Speculation grows over who will be named new Pope while cardinals gather for secret election - Italian Cardinal Pietro ...

Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

Cardinals continued to weigh priorities for the future of the Catholic Church on Tuesday as faithful around the world await Wednesday's conclave and the appearance of white smoke from the Sistine ...

All eyes are on Vatican City Tuesday with just over a day to go until the start of the papal conclave to elect the 267th pope ...

The papal conclave is a mystery to many. Here's what we know about the process of selecting a new leader for the Roman Catholic Church.

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.