There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

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

Wheelchairs rolled across cobblestones and walking aids clicked on the marble floors of St. Peter’s Basilica as people with ...

The Conclave which opens next Wednesday, 7 May, will be less Euro-centric than it has ever been before. The 135 Cardinals Electors of the College of Cardinals hail from 71 different countries across ...

Francis forged a legacy grounded in the true spirit of the Gospels, defending justice and human dignity against systems that ...

But why does this ring get smashed? What's with this dramatic destruction of the papal bling? And how did a ring become the mic drop of a papal reign? Let's unravel the centuries-old story behind the ...

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

In an increasingly global Catholic Church, an Italian pope is still possible — but not probable. View on euronews ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

They may be looking at Francis as a model and choose another outsider. Or they may look at Francis' own predecessor, Pope ...

Who is leading the bookmakers' charts to become the next Pope? Cardinal Parolin has solidified his position as the favorite ...

Pope Francis passed away on 21 April after an extended illness. Now that he has been laid to rest the Catholic Church will ...