Over the course of 12 general congregations before the conclave, the cardinals discussed key challenges facing the Church.

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress stopped by a church in Monroe County to see what people hope to see in the next leader of the ...

A Pope Francis II would signify continuity, while a choice like Pius would be a clear signal that a traditionalist is taking ...

Starting Wednesday, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will gather inside the Sistine Chapel to begin choosing the next pope.

There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

The announcement “Habemus Papam” — “We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the ...

The largest and most geographically diverse papal conclave in history is set to commence May 7 in Rome, where cardinals will begin the secretive voting process to select the next man who will lead ...

Since 1914, white smoke has indicated the election of a new pope. A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke – ...

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope Francis.

(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He ...

When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...

All eyes turn to the Sistine Chapel as cardinals gather to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church — here's how you can witness history in the making ...