As the world turns its eyes on the Papal conclave after the passing of Pope Francis, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David who is known as a staunch critic of the past administration’s war on drugs, is ...

Once upon a time, we used to force cardinals into a crumbling old building, without toilets, walls or even much food — all the better to speed things along.

The Sistine Chapel is ready for the papal conclave. Front-runners such as Parolin and Tagle are losing momentum amid a divided College of Cardinals.

When a new pope is selected, the Vatican will release white smoke into the air. Wooward says it was a tragedy to lose Pope Francis, and the Catholic Diocese of Jackson is praying a new pope is chosen ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That’s more than any ...

Both of the most recent conclaves, in 2005 to elect Pope Benedict and 2013 to elect Pope Francis lasted just two days. This ...

It’s really cool because when I was, I think I was like 5 when Pope Francis was elected so I don’t really remember it, so ...

The eyes of the globe are on the Vatican as the conclave to elect the next pope is about to begin, and New York's Timothy ...

The College of Cardinals held its 12th general congregation on Tuesday, where Pope Francis’ ring fisherman’s ring was officially destroyed.

Ahead of the papal conclave, 133 cardinals have gathered in Vatican City, and one will emerge as the new pope. During a conclave, an assembly of cardinals, under age 80, meets in strict seclusion to ...

One of the most sacred and secretive traditions in the Catholic Church begins Tuesday as the College of Cardinals gathers for ...