Cardinal Wilton Gregory will join the papal conclave in Vatican City to elect a new pope following Pope Francis' death.

Various factors are at play when it comes to the decision of a burial place for a pope. Pope Francis has chosen the Basilica ...

The papal election or conclave is a centuries-old tradition that unfolds whenever the papacy becomes vacant to determine the ...

About 200 of the 266 men to hold the title of pope hailed from within the borders of Italy. Here is a look at others, like Pope Francis, who didn't.

Roman Catholic cardinals will hold a conclave to elect the Church's 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis, who has ...

Here are some of the key words and phrases that will be used throughout the interregnum, especially the conclave to elect the ...

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88 following a stroke that led to a coma and heart failure, the Vatican said ...

If you just can't wait for the world's most secretive election to run its course, MailOnline has used AI to predict who will ...

The conclave – a confidential gathering of Roman Catholic cardinals – will meet in a matter of weeks to elect a Pope. Here's ...

No official apostolic visits during the twelve years of Papacy. He chose the path of low-profile. Unlike his predecessors, ...

Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.