Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A quiet alliance between North and South American cardinals helped elect the first US-born pope.

The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been John, first chosen in 523 by Saint John I, the Vatican says. The last pope to ...

How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, only two days. The Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number ...

Recap Who's the pope? Conclave ends with first American pope, who will go by Leo XIV Conclave: See the scene as cardinals, faithful flock to Vatican What the pope's papal name could tell us about ...

One of the new pope's brothers has given an interview to a Chicago TV station, shedding light on how Cardinal Robert Prevost ...

If you've ever wondered what a prospective Pope does to pass the time, wonder no more; according to a close family member, ...

According to Politico, the 2024 thriller has been a “helpful research tool” for clerics to learn about how the process works.

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...

Odds-makers likely had an easier time 20 years ago, when Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger stepped onto the balcony overlooking St.

Pope Leo was among several cardinals who turned to the film “Conclave” for pointers prior to the start of the election this ...