The next pope will inherit a soaring deficit and culture of financial malpractice that Francis tried and failed to solve even ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that begins on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of ...

Red curtains are hung on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Sistine Chapel is furnished with tables, ballots, pens, and ...

As cardinals prepare to meet to select the next pope, many are wondering what stance his successor will take on social issues ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world ...

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

The Vatican prepares the Sistine Chapel for cardinals to convene and vote on a new pope:: Vatican City:: May 6, 2025Vatican staff readied the chapel for the deliberations following Pope Francis' death ...

The process to elect the 267th pope begins Wednesday as cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel. They will decide whether to ...

Catholics are watching as the 2025 papal conclave is set to begin, following the death of Pope Francis. The new Pope will ...

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

A group of 133 Catholic cardinals from 71 different countries are convening on Wednesday for a secretive conclave that will ...