The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.

A group of 133 cardinals has not reached a decision in the first vote of the conclave after the process, which is shrouded in ...

Conclave: How the election of a new Pope has changed over the centuries - ANALYSIS: The ceremony has traditionally been a ...

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The Bates group has spent their days visiting archaeological sites around Rome, but they’ve also joined the crowds in St.

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...