The church has never elected an African pope in its modern history. If it did, it would likely indicate a continuing trend of ...

"I must say, we have a cardinal that happens to be out of a place called New York who’s very good, so we’ll see what happens, ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals is preparing for the selection of a new pope to start on May 7.

Trump joked he would like to be next pope days after Francis dies. Sen. Lindsey Graham thought it was funny and exciting. But ...

Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two cardinal electors ...

While there are those who want to back away from Francis' outreach there is one unalterable fact: When the world's Catholic ...

Ultimately, the most important message that we can share with children during the time of a papal conclave is one of trust.

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

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 ...