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Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 37 ...
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Francis was elected as the 266th pope in March 2013, and his death now prompts the centuries-old tradition of choosing his ...
Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...
Pope Francis was the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church The late Pope Francis, who died on 21 April, ...