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

Students at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School honored Pope Francis following his death as they considered how his ...

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

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The attention of the church now turns decisively to the question of Francis’ successor and the preparations for the conclave ...

Dozens, perhaps hundreds, have told me that this time of transition makes them feel unsure, unsettled and uncomfortable, ...

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

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What happens when a pope dies or resigns? How does a papal conclave work? What can we expect from a new pope?

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