When the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel spouts white smoke, it means that the Catholic Church officially has a new pope.

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, France — considered a contender to be the next pope — has been jokingly referred to ...

Catholic cardinals acknowledged Wednesday the definitive word is still out about the Vatican trial that convicted Cardinal ...

Strickland, a former bishop, said he worried a pope similar to Francis would deepen the rift between the U.S. and the Vatican.

Cardinals meeting ahead of the conclave also discussed Vatican finances and Cardinal Becciu’s withdrawal from the election of ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

In a pre-conclave meeting, an Italian cardinal, and backer of Cardinal Parolin as next pope, attacked Pope Francis for ...

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

American Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, where the late Holy ...

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting ...

The focus now turns to the selection of Pope Francis' successor, and yes, people are betting on who will be the next pontiff.