The first thing the new pope will do is choose a name. In the history of the papacy, the most commonly used name has been ...

The papal conclave, the secretive process of selecting the next pope, is a pivotal event for the Catholic Church and beyond. As the world awaits the outcome, understanding the conclave's intricacies ...

One conclave in the 13th century took nearly three years. Others took just one day. Pope Francis was elected on the second ...

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

There’s an old saying that goes, “He who enters the conclave as pope leaves it as ... arguably the most progressive among the leading candidates on LGBTQ+ issues and the role of women in ...

For those tuning in late, there will be a conclave starting Wednesday, May 7, to elect the new pope. My columns have focused ...

can make the media and voters look to other candidates. On the first evening of a conclave, which this year will be Wednesday, May 7, the conclave can have one vote if the cardinals want.

On the first day of the conclave, cardinals took their oaths, heard a meditation from Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, and cast ...

There are no official candidates for the papacy, but some cardinals are considered “papabile.” That means they possess the ...

Following Pope Francis' death in April, people around the world wagered most often on one cardinal to become the next leader ...