The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” is withdrawing from participating in the upcoming ...

Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...

At 76, Cardinal Angelo Becciu is under the age limit of 80 and technically eligible to vote, but the Vatican’s official ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the ...