The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

The cardinals set the date after arriving for the first day of informal meetings following Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday. In ...

The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors.

The death of Pope Francis at his residence on April 21 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion faithful.The first pope from the Americas and ...

Pope Francis’ death and funeral will usher in a period of transition for the Catholic Church, with cardinals gathering at the ...