As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals is preparing to begin the sacred ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

Pope Francis’ death fires the gun on what many see as a battle for the soul of the church – pitting those who want to ...

The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, in front of St. Peter's Basilica, after the ...

A conclave to choose a new pope normally takes place 15 to 20 days after the death of a pontiff, meaning this conclave should ...

Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter’s Square, and a viewing of his body will begin on ...

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

The conclave to select a new pope will be sharply different from the body that chose Francis in 2013. Experts say that could ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday at age 88 has set into motion the process of selecting a new leader of the Roman Catholic ...

Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, 76, was investigated for taking part in an investment scheme involving a property in London, which wound up costing the church tens of millions of dollars.

Here's what to know about the 10 Americans tasked with assisting in the search for a new pope, including a Michigan native.