A change in popes is a complicated process. Here are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin — to help make sense of ...

During his homily, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, said individuals and the church must follow in the footsteps ...

In light of Pope Francis’s death on Monday, April 21, many people have been wondering how the Catholic Church picks the next ...

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 ...

The death of Pope Francis this week has sparked renewed interest in the Oscar-winning movie Conclave. Now streaming on Amazon ...

Pope Francis was moved Wednesday morning to St. Peter's Basilica to lie in state for three days of public mourning for the Argentine pontiff remembered for his humble style, concern for the poor and ...

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

Division I commit is among state leaders in wins, strikeouts and ERA and is one of the Cardinals’ best hitters. “She’s a rock ...

The Vatican opened St. Peter’s Basilica to the general public Wednesday to pay their final respects to Pope Francis, with ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

Although overtly campaigning to be pope is discouraged and would be counterproductive, the cardinals do a lot of politicking ...