Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

The conclave to pick a new pope begins May 7. Find a quick guide to that process, watch "Conclave" author Robert Harris ...

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.

Robert Harris says whatever approach the new pontiff takes will have a real impact on some of today's most contentious issues.

What the world’s Indigenous Catholics don’t want to lose with the death of the first pontiff from the Southern Hemisphere: ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves. There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One vote will be held on the first day of voting. If ...

The conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis will begin Wednesday afternoon in Vatican City, where cardinals from around the world have gathered to take part in the mysterious process that has ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible ...