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

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.

From cash bets on websites to online games and casual wagers among friends, experts and participants say the popularity of ...

Cardinals who will take part in the secret conclave to elect a new Catholic pope began checking into two Vatican hotels on ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could ...

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

When the cardinals enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday at the start of conclave, the process of electing a new pope, they ...

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...

The archbishop is a standard-bearer for those in the church who favor a return to traditional rules and doctrine after Pope ...