As "Conclave" shows, the pope's signet ring, called Ring of the Fisherman, is destroyed after his death to signify the papal ...

Ana Maria Belmonte, who knew the late Pope Francis when he worked as a young priest with the Jesuits in San Miguel, Argentina ...

Many cardinals cited the desire to continue Francis’ pastoral focus on people who are marginalized and against war.

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday after a funeral Mass in St Peter’s Square that drew world leaders and hundreds of ...

The conclave to replace Pope Francis will begin Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Cardinals will convene at the ...

Pope Francis’ burial on Saturday drew huge crowds Some cardinals want Francis’ reforms to continue apace Traditionalists seek a change of course VATICAN CITY — Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a ...

The decision was made during a closed-door meeting of the College of Cardinals and announced at a media briefing at the ...

Cardinals will gather for the papal conclave starting on May 7, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said Monday.

The Holy See Press Office announced on Monday that the conclave to elect a new Pope will begin on May 7.“The Cardinals ...

Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head ...