The Catholic Church is known for its rigid hierarchy. But the process for choosing a pope is surprisingly egalitarian.

Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

Conclave,” the film may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the ...

The first African American cardinal in the U.S., who began his Catholic journey on Chicago's South Side, will be there for ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.” That means they possess the ...

The Catholic Church's cardinals are meeting next week at the Vatican to elect the new pope in a centuries-old process called ...

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the ...

Will the adage 'fat pope, thin pope' bear out as cardinals pick a successor to Pope Francis in the May 7 conclave?

“For us, it does not matter whether he is African, white, or Black. What matters is having a good, holy pope who can unite ...

The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...