The contender whose odds have waxed and waned most since the death of Pope Francis last month is Cardinal Pietro Parolin (70) ...

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting ...

Cardinals currently in conclave could face a harsh consequence if they breach the rules while choosing the new pope ...

Moment ring and seal used by Pope Francis are 'destroyed' by an unnamed female Vatican official, in a task usually reserved ...

Roman Catholic cardinals from across the globe have entered the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope, who will set the moral ...

The faithful of Sacred Heart Parish in Hidalgo, Texas, gather with bishops, priests and deacons for a special Mass in 2018 to ...

White smoke means a new pope has been chosen, while black smoke signals that a two-thirds majority vote has not yet been reached.

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the ...

Cardinals hold vote for new pope as watch begins for smoke from Vatican chimney - Some 133 Cardinals began their secretive ...