The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That’s more than any ...

With 133 cardinals set to take place in this conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the outcome has been described as ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

The eyes of the globe are on the Vatican as the conclave to elect the next pope is about to begin, and New York's Timothy ...

Cardinals will start the process to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church Wednesday when the conclave begins in ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

Ahead of the papal conclave, 133 cardinals have gathered in Vatican City, and one will emerge as the new pope. During a conclave, an assembly of cardinals, under age 80, meets in strict seclusion to ...

One of the most sacred and secretive traditions in the Catholic Church begins Tuesday as the College of Cardinals gathers for ...

Cardinals will gather at the Vatican to begin the process of electing a new pope on Wednesday. The Catholic Church will hold ...

The Vatican is streaming live views of St. Peter's Square on its YouTube channel, NBC offers a "smoke cam" and CNN created a 3D visualization.