VATICAN CITY (AP) — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls ...

Cardinals from all over the world will gather in conclave on Wednesday to elect a successor to Pope Francis. There were 135 ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals are meeting in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor. DW ...

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

The papal election isn’t just for pundits — it’s a chance to teach your children about prayer, trust, and the Holy Spirit’s ...

NCR analyzed the biographies, background, articles, speeches, homilies and media interviews of members of the College of ...

Italian police have tightened security for the viewing and the funeral, carrying out foot and horse patrols around the ...

The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Square. Various world leaders are expected to attend the ceremony.