Cardinals have decided the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin May 7. The conclave is a closed-door ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the ...

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, officials have confirmed when and where the conclave to elect the next leader of the ...

The voting is highly choreographed and time-consuming to avoid any possibility of fraud or doubt about the results.