Pope Francis’ emphasis on reaching out to the “peripheries" of the church and world will result in the most diverse ...

With Pope Francis laid to rest, cardinals prepare for the conclave to elect his successor, amid hopes and concerns about the ...

Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic ...

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within ...

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have ...

While a conclave is unique from U.S. presidential elections, people often consider pope prospects as Republicans or ...

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

Catholic News Network Vatican Correspondent Colm Flynn speculates on who the next pope may be, claiming Guinean Cardinal ...

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...