The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...

According to Politico, the 2024 thriller has been a “helpful research tool” for cleric’s to learn about how the process works ...

Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel after Cardinals fail to elect pope - The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals have ...

Michigan native Joseph Tobin will help select Pope Francis' successor during the papal conclave that began May 7.

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...

As expected, the 133 cardinals who entered the Sistine Chapel May 7 failed to elect the next pope on their first ballot.

Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following ...

The world awaits the announcement of the next pope. On Wednesday, black smoke appeared in the sky at the Vatican, indicating that a new pope has not yet been selected.

The ballots are burned after each vote and the smoke will emanate from the chimney that was built on top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke means a majority has not been reached and the voting will ...