He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great ...

An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

St. Óscar Romero's spiritual convictions on the resurrection can be categorized in four ways. First, resurrection is an act ...

Canon law does not give much specific direction about who can make decisions for the church during the interregnum.

Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses: The controversial ...

Deacon Marlowe Sabater, minister to seafarers and port workers, reflects on the Gospel story of the risen Christ meeting his disciples on the shore—and connects it to those who work and live at sea ...

Pope Francis taught the church that the magisterium finds its clarity not merely in propositions but in acts of mercy.

What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

Dozens, perhaps hundreds, have told me that this time of transition makes them feel unsure, unsettled and uncomfortable, ...

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

What happens when a pope dies or resigns? How does a papal conclave work? What can we expect from a new pope?