From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues ...

Who is voting for the next pope? Cardinal Timothy Dolan and Cardinal Joseph Tobin are among the US cardinals eligible.

Here are the some of the terms to familiarize yourself with. What is the College of Cardinals? According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the College of Cardinals is the sole ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has spent much of his time serving in Peru. He was elected the first American pope from ...

Here's what those ancient-sounding terms mean — and why they're important.ConclaveIn the Roman Catholic Church, a conclave refers to the private meeting where cardinals elect a new pope.During a ...