Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

Cardinal Becciu has left the conclave, which convenes on May 7, as front-runners emerge to succeed Pope Francis.

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...

The conclave to appoint a successor to the late Pope Francis had been mired in controversy over the status of disgraced ...

A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out ...

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...

Catholic cardinals acknowledged Wednesday the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal Angelo Becciu of financial crimes, in the latest twist to a drama that has ...

But Trump did plug another dark-horse candidate who would also make history as the first American Pope. While he said he has ...

ROME—It could very well be the biggest sporting event ever held inside the walls of the Vatican. The Giro d’Italia will pay homage to the late Pope Francis by passing through the Vatican gardens ...

Trump reveals his top pick for the new Pope - himself - The president was asked by reporters who he would like to succeed ...