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The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in ...
Pope Francis, the pontiff who challenged tradition, leaves the Catholic Church at a crossroad to choose his successor ...
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...
About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...
With Pope Francis' passing, the Roman Catholic Church is focused on electing his replacement. Here's what that means.
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI are among the elected bishops of Rome who have led the Catholic Church ...
From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
Catholic Church leaders in Africa remember Francis as a pontiff who kept the continent close to his heart, advocating for its ...
Abilene resident Rochelle Johnson grew up in the country with a strong Catholic faith. “I’m a cradle Catholic, and my parents ...