The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 in the Pauline Chapel, not far from the Sistine Chapel where the cardinals ...

An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave ...

The winner must receive at least two-thirds of the votes from those cardinals who are under age 80 and thus eligible to participate in the balloting. The sacred and secretive process is no popularity ...

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he would not take part in the secret conclave ...

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from ...

As the Vatican switches gears from saying goodbye to Pope Francis to electing his successor, the status of a once-powerful ...

Cardinals Robert McElroy and Wilton Gregory are both in Rome, which means DC will have more influence on the selection of the ...

Cardinals from around the world will meet under Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to elect a new leader ...

Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...

VATICAN CITY – An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the ...