Cardinals set May 7 as start date for Conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor amid reform vs. tradition debate.

Many cardinals cited the desire to continue Francis’ pastoral focus on people who are marginalized and against war.

Over 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new head ...

Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

The recent death of Pope Francis on April 21 has reignited interest in the centuries-old “Prophecy of the Popes,” also known ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

Thousands filed by to see the pope's burial site as a light cast its warm glow over the tomb and a reproduction of Francis' ...