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Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...
The College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave, ...
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, said the names of the two cardinals would not be revealed during an ...
Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...
At last count there were 252 cardinals, of whom 141 were eligible to vote in a papal conclave (though there is no definitive ...
The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...
Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave - Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is ...
The demise of Pope Francis has set in motion the process of electing a new one in what is known as a conclave. This event ...
As the world’s most exclusive club prepares to elect the new pope, they face an immediate test of just how seriously they ...
The dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Re, offered the homily during Pope Francis' funeral. Here are the words he ...
From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.