Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

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

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the ...

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave ...

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

The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...

Cardinals of the Catholic Church present in Rome have announced the conclave to elect the 267th Pope will begin in May.

The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...