Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world ...

The Sistine Chapel was decked out to host a papal election Tuesday as cardinals from around the globe moved into a Vatican ...

Various security measures are in place to prevent the transmitting of information, and cardinals will be in a protective ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the papal conclave, an event marked by history, secrecy, and sacred tradition.

There are many names circulating for who may succeed Pope Francis, but history shows the rumoured frontrunners are rarely picked. Here's a look at some of the candidates who stand out for different ...

The conclave will take place in the Sistine Chapel, a space steeped in history and art. On the first day, the cardinals will participate in a single ballot vote, which serves as an initial gauge of ...

NCR analyzed the biographies, background, articles, speeches, homilies and media interviews of members of the College of ...