The process of choosing a pope will have little if any of the zero-sum scheming common among bitterly divided U.S.

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to ...

Sunday marked the end of a formal mourning period in the Catholic Church for Pope Francis, who died April 21 after 12 years ...

Inside the Sistine Chapel, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo reflects on unity and leadership as cardinals prepare to elect a new Pope.

The papal conclave—the election of the next Pope—is set to begin on May 7, and will see 133 cardinals gather to vote.

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

Sunday marks the final day of mourning for Pope Francis as church leaders look ahead to this week's conclave and selection of ...

The College of Cardinals celebrated the ninth and final Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on Sunday, May 4, the third Sunday of Easter.

Before his death, Pope Francis asked that the vehicle be used to help injured and malnourished children in the war-torn ...

Sunday marks the final day of mourning for Pope Francis. The conclave to select the next pope begins on Wednesday. NBC News’ ...

An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope is drawing criticism from some Catholics after it was ...