What to know about electing a new pope after the death of Pope Francis.

(RNS) — Two new books reveal insight around the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, tracing the alliances, rivalries and ...

For there shall arise false christs and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders, so as to deceive (if possible ...

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has told those advocating for election of an African Pope that it not a regular electoral process like that of Nigeria. The cleric emphasized that ...

The conclave to elect Pope Francis‘ successor will start on May 7, the Vatican said on Monday following a closed-door meeting of cardinals at the Vatican, the first since Francis’ funeral on Saturday.

VATICAN CITY — The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced Tuesday he was withdrawing from participating in the upcoming conclave to elect a new pope for “the ...

2025 was the Year of the Jubilee for Catholics throughout the world. Occurring every 25 years, a Jubilee is celebrated by the faithful in making a pilgrimage to the sacred doors of St. Peter’s ...

VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another ...

Archbishop Nona was elected April 12 during a Synod of Bishops convened in Rome, and he chose the name Paul III, the Chaldean ...