Young and old, Romans and migrants alike said they would like the next pontiff to make faith accessible to those on the ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

Beyond simply picking who the next pope will be, players and gamblers also can guess how many tries it will take the ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not doing enough to deal with claims of child sex abuse in the church.

With conclave set for May 7, Church scholars say successor to Francis must balance legacy, heal rifts between reformists and ...

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as ...

Tens of thousands were on hand to see the billionaire announce his plans to retire. Their attention is already focusing on ...

The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They include clerics in support roles, including confessors speaking various ...

There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But ...