Pope Francis made history with his election in 2013 as the first Latin American as well as the first Jesuit ever elected.

Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, just after his 78th birthday. Of the 103 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope ...

The late pontiff’s health concerns in recent years led to contenders to succeed him foreseeing a papabile ahead of his death ...

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

Catholics and cinephiles find themselves converging on a single space as many find similarities between the upcoming papal ...

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Politics • Sports • Religion • Humanitarian efforts And the individuals leading these pillars, the POTUS, the OIC Chair, the ...

Now predominantly Muslim, North Africa was once a Christian heartland, producing Catholic popes who left their mark on the ...

What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...

The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the ...

What will the new Pope be called? Immediately after accepting the election, the new Supreme Pontiff will be asked what name ...