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

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 ...

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

The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...

The Cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave." ...

ROME -- Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying ...

The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave ...

The death of Pope Francis, on April 21 at the age of 88, paves the way for the election of a new leader for the Catholic ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

When the cardinals have gathered, the shout “extra omnes” (everybody out) rings out and the cardinals – who are sworn to an ...

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.