A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse are demanding that cardinals entering the conclave will pick a pope who will ...

Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu's decision to withdraw from the upcoming conclave to elect a successor to the late Pope ...

With betting on the next pope frowned upon in the home of the Vatican, thousands of Italians have instead taken to playing ...

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

Of the 135 electors, more than 100, or nearly three-quarters, of the members of the college were appointed by Pope Francis, ...

The developments come amid real questions about how prominent the abuse scandal is featuring in the discussions about finding a new pope.

The focus now turns to the selection of Pope Francis' successor, and yes, people are betting on who will be the next pontiff.

A week before the conclave to choose a new pope opens, preparatory talks intensified Wednesday as cardinals sounded out ...