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

Annie Selak, Director, Women's Center at Georgetown University gives insight on what to know about the Conclave to choose ...

I've put together a letter the Trump administration can send to the papal conclave strongly suggesting the cardinals pick a pope who aligns with MAGA.

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

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

Hundreds of people watched on giant video screens and waited for the first puffs of smoke to learn whether a pope had been ...

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

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting ...

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

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

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

How long will the conclave last? NBC News’ Steve Kornacki explains the history behind past elections to pick a new pope, ...