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

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the ...

The conclave — where cardinals worldwide converge in Vatican City to elect a new pontiff, following Pope Francis' death ...

Whoever emerges from the coming conclave as the new leader of the 1.4-billion-member Catholic Church will face a myriad of ...

The reality star, who was robbed in her hotel room in October 2016, has said she will appear in person to give testimony in ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest as hundreds of thousands of people poured into Vatican City to pay their respects.

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...

A total of 135 cardinals from across the world, all below the age of 80, are eligible to take part in the secret vote.