Over-80 cardinals, who cannot vote in the conclave, are lashing out at the Francis papacy, calling for change of course.

At least three African cardinals are being cited among the current “papabile,” the term used by Vatican observers to describe ...

When the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel spouts white smoke, it means that the Catholic Church officially has a new pope.

Last year's Oscar-nominated movie Conclave has become a big streaming hit in the wake of the death of the Pope. But how ...

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Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal ...

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France — considered a contender to be the next pope — has been jokingly referred to ...

As Catholic cardinals meet to choose a new pope, they will face a big question: Is it time, after three consecutive ...

Strickland, a former bishop, said he worried a pope similar to Francis would deepen the rift between the U.S. and the Vatican.

The conclave that begins next week to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in over 46 years for which the Vatican ...

In addition to accusing prominent cardinals of mishandling abuse claims, SNAP is pressing all cardinals to back its proposed ...

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