As one pontificate ends and another begins, what is the next chapter for the Catholic ... has continued to erode trust in the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV will need to ensure transparency ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

To be eligible to participate in the conclave, members of the College of Cardinals have to be under 80 years old. This means that as of 2025, only 135 members of the College of Cardinals are allowed ...

As the Catholic Church stands on the brink of choosing its new leader, all eyes are on the Vatican, where 133 cardinals will soon gather to elect the next pope. This momentous event, commencing on ...

In the next few weeks, the cardinals of the Catholic Church will gather in Rome to bury him and turn their minds and hearts to the selection of a successor. We do not know who will be selected in ...

The best sites for next pope odds in the U.S. is Kalshi in the ... a strong candidate to lead a global institution like the Catholic Church. Parolin's moderate stance also positions him well ...

With their specific forms of prayer, outreach or emphasis both the long-established groups of Catholic laypeople as well as ...

VATICAN CITY — With varying degrees of subtlety, leaders from Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni to Donald Trump are all maneuvering over the election of the next pope. As the conclave ... staying ...

Embedded in history and chosen with care, one of the first things the next pope will do is pick a new name, a tradition that’s been part of the Catholic Church for centuries. This practice began ...

Pope Leo XIV has no illusions about power. He did not seek high office. His heart was shaped by those he served: by farmers, ...