The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...

The conclave began exactly 16 days after the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who led the world's 1.4 billion Catholics for ...

The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, look ceremonial but in the pageantry of the Renaissance-style uniform lies the ...

A group of 133 cardinals gathered Wednesday to begin the voting process, the largest number ever convened for a Papal ...

The ideological center of the wealthiest, most powerful country would appear to justify a cardinal. What factors are at play?

Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of ...

The Catholic Church's cardinal electors are set to choose a successor to Pope Francis, as the 2025 papal conclave begins.

Officials of the Catholic Church are gathering to select Pope Francis' successor during the papal conclave. Watch here for ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...