This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader ...

As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope -- with a Filipino among the favorites -- the church in Asia's most ...

The Bates group has spent their days visiting archaeological sites around Rome, but they’ve also joined the crowds in St.

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

The summit to select the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church is into its second day, and watchers are waiting for the ...

For white smoke, a compound of the chemicals potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin (also known as Greek pitch) is used, ...

The conclave officially commences Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. in Rome) with a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ...

Cardinals prepared to cast fresh votes Thursday for the next head of the Catholic Church, after sending up a second round of ...

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

If you've seen Conclave, Edward Berger's excellent political thriller, you'll have some idea of what goes on behind the scenes at the secretive papal conclave.

The papal conclave is the secret electoral process to elect a new pope. What are the traditions, and what is different this ...

Every time the Catholic Church prepares to elect a new Pope, the eyes of the world turn to the Sistine Chapel and, above all, ...