An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave ...

They may be looking at Francis as a model and choose another outsider. Or they may look at Francis' own predecessor, Pope ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” ...

The promotion of conservative candidates from some corners started almost immediately after Francis’s death was announced.

Two Catholic cardinals will miss the conclave next week to elect a successor to Pope Francis because of health issues, the ...