Pope Francis chose 149 of the current members of the college, most of whom will help choose his successor as cardinal ...

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

Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?

As Catholic cardinals meet to choose a new pope, they will face a big question: Is it time, after three consecutive ...

The last Italian pope died in 1978. Now, among the papal candidates ahead of next week’s conclave, there are several Italian contenders.

Here is a selection of possible contenders, in no particular order. The list will be updated as cardinals continue their ...

Soon, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri said, the cardinal proto deacon will announce to the Church and the world the “‘gaudium magnum ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Martin Scorsese is a producing a documentary made with Pope Francis that will chronicle the late pontiff’s ...

This incredible discovery was unique and rare because the find went against everything known about a critical Roman ritual.

If you’re a fan of political thrillers, you may have already seen 2024’s “Conclave.” The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, ...

Fantapapa: The fantasy football-inspired game Italians are playing to pick the next Pope - They’re creating a squad of 11 ...