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

On May 7, the College of Cardinals will meet under the roof of the Sistine Chapel to elect Pope Francis’ successor at the ...

As cardinals prepare to elect Pope Francis' successor on 7 May, a number of names are being seen as potential candidates.

Humility. Inclusion. Spunk. The people’s pope. Those are some of the words describing the late Pope Francis.  Francis’ passing following Easter Sunday surprised many across the globe. The pope seemed ...

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

Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

For now, tourists are being turned away from one of Rome’s most iconic sites, as the Vatican transforms the chapel from a ...

When the cardinals have gathered, the shout “extra omnes” (everybody out) rings out and the cardinals – who are sworn to an ...