A sacred gathering allowed the community to come together to honor the late Pope Francis. Bishop Lawrence Persico of the ...

The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

On the seventh day of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti recalled the extreme sacrifice of Catholics from the Eastern Catholic Churches.

If Roman Catholic cardinals have not picked a new Pope by day three of next week’s conclave, then things are not going to plan. Short conclaves wrapped up in a couple of days project an image of unity ...

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

Pope Francis was known for his sincere and genuine nature. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he likely adopted the name Francis for ...

On the seventh day of the Novendiales Masses for Pope Francis, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti ended his homily with a prayer to ...

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile,” or possessing the ...

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests is raising concerns about several cardinals who are being discussed as ...

Cardinals will begin the secret conclave, in The Vatican's Sistine Chapel, to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pope. DiNardo ...

How long will the upcoming papal conclave take? Likely not that long, according to one Cardinal, who is personally hoping for ...