What will they do when the conclave begins? The scarlet-clad men will make their way from their residence at Casa Santa Marta ...

The conclave to elect the next pope begins in Rome on Wednesday. Vatican watchers say the process is more than a simple ...

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

In an era of instant scoops, steady leaks and unlimited rumors, the College of Cardinals stays mum on picking the new pope.

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...