Pope Benedict was elected in 2005, just after his 78th birthday. Of the 103 popes whose exact age at election is known, Pope ...

A papal conclave, following a strict canonical procedure, takes its natural course after the death of a pope and the election ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting from May 7, the ...

Some 135 cardinal electors, all under the age of 80 and from all over the world, are eligible to take part in the vote for ...

There were 135 cardinals aged under 80 when Francis died and are thereby eligible to take part in the conclave, but it is not ...

What will the new Pope be called? Immediately after accepting the election, the new Supreme Pontiff will be asked what name ...

No cell phones, no PCs, no TV, and even newspaper reading is prohibited. Windows are strictly closed in the Sistine Chapel.

Ten U.S. cardinals are among those who will gather in Rome to elect a successor to Pope Francis, who died Monday.

We cannot understand Pope Francis "if we don't understand that he was a man of God ... a friend of God," said Archbishop ...

Oxford United’s Men, Women & Academy were honoured at the annual End of Season Awards sponsored by Interprint, with Ciaron ...

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.