Plus, the Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged as officials continue to assess the impact of ...

VATICAN CITY, — One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls for ...

Following acceptance of his election, the new pope traditionally makes a prompt appearance on St Peter's Basilica's front ...

Throughout the 20th century, only two conclaves lasted up to five days − Pope Pius X's election in 1903 and Pope Pius XI's ...

The conclave to vote for a new pope begins Wednesday, May 7. Around 130 red-robed cardinals from all over the world processed ...

From changing clothes in the Room of Tears to taking a moment for private prayer, the process of becoming pope involves ...

As the papal conclave begins, Manila's faith community rallies behind Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, hoping for a Pope who ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

Cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican Wednesday to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis.

The ritual from which the new Pope will emerge is as fascinating as it is unpredictable. The sky of Rome once again becomes a ...

All eyes are on the chimney over the Sistine Chapel for signs of white smoke that will herald the election of a new pope.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle will be the third cardinal-elector to cast his vote during the papal conclave that will commence ...