It is one of the wonders of the world, attracting millions of visitors every year. But those now in Rome hoping to admire the ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin their secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church on May 7, the Vatican ...

The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

Cardinals have set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting so ...

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the ...

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years ...