Tens of thousands of people have visited St. Peter's Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis as preparations ...

A cardinal who was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted of embezzlement said Tuesday he intends ...

Pope Francis nudged the Catholic Church toward change. His successor can see it through ― or take the church back.

Streaming minutes for the 2024 Oscar-winning film “ Conclave ,” which explores the Byzantine process of selecting a new pope, ...

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Do you know how many papal conclaves there have been in your lifetime? Here’s how many conclaves there were in the last 100 ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

Since the church began selecting popes in a secret conclave, the choice has rarely come from the rumored frontrunners.