Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world’s most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That’s more than any ...

With 133 cardinals set to take place in this conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the outcome has been described as ...

Known by his peers as a serious theologian, scholar and educator, Erdő, 72, is a leading contender among conservatives. He ...

Cardinals will start the process to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church Wednesday when the conclave begins in ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

The Vatican is streaming live views of St. Peter's Square on its YouTube channel, NBC offers a "smoke cam" and CNN created a 3D visualization.

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

The papacy is not the presidency. The conclave is not a campaign. Understanding the future of the Catholic Church requires ...

Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...