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

In Vicky Morales’ interview that was reported by Maki Pulido on “24 Oras” on Monday, Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David described the conclave as an election without candidates.

During the sessions of the conclave, the cardinals will deliberate and vote in secret until one of the candidates obtains at least two thirds of the votes. The ballots are burned at the end of each ...

In Vicky Morales’ interview that was reported by Maki Pulido on “24 Oras” on Monday, Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David described the conclave as an election without candidates. “Saan ka ...

When prompted with the question of who should be the next pope, the world’s most advanced chatbots gave thoughtful, cautious ...

As the Church begins the process of selecting a new leader, all eyes will turn to the upcoming papal conclave—a historic and highly anticipated event in which the College of Cardinals will gather to ...

VATICAN CITY — A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out potential candidates — with many hoping the election will ...

The conclave is expected to convene in May, following nine days of Masses at St. Peter’s Basilica that will start on April 27, the day after the funeral of Pope Francis.

“This is the only election where there are no candidates.” This was how Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David described the sacred character of the conclave that will elect the next pope, drawing a sharp ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...