The appeal came as the cardinals concluded their seventh general congregation — the daily meetings leading up to the start of the conclave on May 7.

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse demand the next pope adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

Cardinals Rosa and Sako said they expect the conclave to be brief and last two to three days. While not revealing a name, ...

A cardinal has pulled out of the conclave to choose the next pope per the wishes of the late Pope Francis. Following the ...

Pope Francis's passing has created an unexpected opportunity for budget-conscious travelers seeking to witness Vatican history. Discover how flexibility and local knowledge can unlock experiences that ...

No one knows who will be chosen as the next pope, but Raniero Mancinelli, a tailor in Rome, is preparing for any outcome.

Humility. Inclusion. Spunk. The people’s pope. Those are some of the words describing the late Pope Francis.  Francis’ passing following Easter Sunday surprised many across the globe. The pope seemed ...

All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting ...

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu's decision to withdraw from the upcoming conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope ...

The two world leaders met face-to-face for the first time in two months at Pope Francis' funeral last week.

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding ...