As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...

Young and old, Romans and migrants alike said they would like the next pontiff to make faith accessible to those on the ...

Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has emerged as one of the two favorites to become the next pope, but he faces accusations of not doing enough to deal with claims of child sex abuse in the church.

Catholic cardinals will enter into conclave this week to choose a new pope, with the Church's 1.4 billion members holding ...

President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as the pope just days before the conclave begins to elect a ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

All of the 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote to choose a successor to Pope Francis are now in Rome ahead of the conclave ...

With conclave set for May 7, Church scholars say successor to Francis must balance legacy, heal rifts between reformists and ...

Catholic cardinals entering a conclave on Wednesday to pick a new pope do not yet have a clear idea of who will emerge as ...

The Gammarelli tailors traditionally prepares three outfits - short, medium and tall - to fit new pontiffs whatever their ...

Daily congregations resumed in the Vatican on Monday ahead of the conclave later this week to elect a successor to Pope ...