What happens during the interregnum period? Tom Reese, S.J., explains the time between one pope's death and the succession of ...

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Could the next pope be from Africa? Meet the top 5 contenders as NOWinSA shares "Stories Shaping South Africa Today." ...

The cardinals -- at least, those under 80 years old -- vote for as long as it takes to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Donald Trump faced online criticism for wearing a blue suit to Pope Francis's funeral, deemed inappropriate by some due to ...

The Vatican has confirmed when the conclave to elect the next pope will commence. A total of 135 cardinals are eligible to ...

A conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, the Vatican announced Monday. VATICAN CITY ...

The conclave typically begins 15 to 20 days after a papal vacancy occurs, and while some last only days, the longest has ...

Tommy Tiernan is one of Ireland's best-known comedians but the star has a quieter presence away from the screen ...