Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

Over 130 cardinals from all over the world will gather today for the papal conclave. The Vatican has said of this number, 108 ...

Pope Francis, who died at 88 last month, was the first pontiff to be publicly inclusive of the LGBTQ Catholic community.

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

Over 130 cardinals prepare to elect the next pope, guided by faith and aware of the Church’s evolving role in a complex world.

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

The Society of Jesus is a Roman Catholic order founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola committed to spirituality and ...

The personality and outreach of Pope Francis attracted worldwide admiration. Though he did not stray from Catholic doctrine, ...

With Pope Francis’ funeral in the rearview mirror, the focus at the Vatican shifts to the forthcoming papal conclave and the ...

As cardinals prepare to enter the Sistine Chapel in a few days to elect a new pope, they are engaged in intense discussions ...

The Vatican announced that the pontiff died of a stroke followed by heart failure on Thursday. Pope Francis, the 266th pope, ...

Some people said the pope's compassion inspired them. Others said he was too liberal or that no pope would affect how they ...