The conclave to pick a new pope begins May 7. Find a quick guide to that process, watch "Conclave" author Robert Harris ...

The 133 cardinal electors will begin the process of choosing the new pope when the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on ...

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

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

The conclave to select the successor to Pope Francis will begin Wednesday afternoon in Vatican City, where cardinals from around the world have gathered to take part in the mysterious process that has ...

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will ...

Robert Harris says whatever approach the new pontiff takes will have a real impact on some of today's most contentious issues.

After Pope Francis passed away last month, the race to succeed him has opened, with few names being cited as possible ...

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel ...