Cardinals have begun the secretive conclave to elect the next pope, a process steeped in tradition and ritual, as Catholics ...

As the conclave gathers in the Vatican to select a new pope, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Joe Donnelly spoke to CFR about the process and how the papacy affects foreign affairs.

The process to elect a new leader of the Catholic church is underway. More than 130 cardinals make up the conclave that will ...

Who is Pietro Parolin? The ‘Clark Kent character’ tipped to be the next pope - Pietro Parolin has emerged on nearly every ...

Here is a look at what betting odds say about the frontrunner to become the next leader of the Catholic Church.

No one knows how long it will take to elect the next Pope, but it's predicted to be at least a two or three-day wait.

The door to the Sistine Chapel closed as the cardinals begin the process of choosing the new pope. The conclave starting ...

Students in Berks County are following along with the historic papal conclave by holding a mock conclave of their own.

As the papal conclave gets underway in Vatican City, Holy Cross Catholic Church pastor Father Noah Carter recalls his experience studying there as a seminarian during the 2013 election of Pope Francis ...

The College of Cardinals was set to begin its election of the next pope Wednesday in Rome following the death of Pope Francis ...

As religious leaders across the world look to Rome during the conclave, Catholics in the capital city are excitedly awaiting the election of the next pope.

The pre-conclave sessions surfaced pressing concerns — and may hint at what kind of shepherd the cardinals hope to elect.