One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, ...

The Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome opened its doors on Sunday to allow visitors to pay their respects at the tomb of ...

A change in popes is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin — to help make sense of ...

Following are key facts about the conclave - one of the world’s oldest and most secretive electoral processes.

Cardinals from all over the world are meeting in Rome to prepare for the conclave that will elect a successor to Pope Francis ...

NPR secured one of the last public tours of the Sistine Chapel before it closes for the Catholic Church's upcoming conclave to select the next pope.