The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, look ceremonial but in the pageantry of the Renaissance-style uniform lies the ...

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

Of the most interest over here is the meddling in the conclave by American movement conservatives, both inside the conclave ...

Cardinals have handed in their mobile phones and taken oaths of secrecy as they begin the secret Conclave to decide the next ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become the next pope.

Here are some things to know about the election of the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, which has 1.4 billion faithful ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

The contender whose odds have waxed and waned most since the death of Pope Francis last month is Cardinal Pietro Parolin (70) ...

Cardinals from 70 countries have begun the secretive conclave in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, marking the most geographically diverse gathering in the Catholic Church’s history.

Cardinals currently in conclave could face a harsh consequence if they breach the rules while choosing the new pope ...

Catholic cardinal electors from five continents are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to select the next pope.