Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an ...

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

Cardinals rank just below the pope, and those who belong to the powerful College of Cardinals are tasked with electing a new ...

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

After the death of a Pope the Sede Vacante spans the confirmation of his passing to the election of his successor.

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

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 ...

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

The general congregations, which started the day after Francis's death, provide an opportunity for discussions about the ...