In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope Francis.

(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He ...

When the conclave's cardinals finish casting their ballots under Michelangelo's frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel, the ...

Cardinals reflected on the service and legacy of Pope Francis’ pontificate, highlighting his strong work ethic and focus on mercy and offering advice to their fellow cardinals.

In a corner of central Rome, a family tailor shop has been hand-stitching the robes worn by the last eight popes over the ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Daniel ...

From his new name to the title he uses to introduce himself, a pope’s first appearance involves symbolic choices that signal ...

A rare adjustment has expanded the number of voting cardinals to 135, amplifying African representation in the selection of the next pope.

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope, including Omaha native ...

Jorge Bergoglio was 76 when he became Pope Francis. His predecessor, Joseph Ratzinger, was 78 when he became Pope Benedict ...

The priorities that will determine how cardinals vote in the conclave - The 133 cardinals seem fundamentally united in ...