Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...

As the conclave approaches, the cardinals have emphasized that this is a time of grace and discernment for the Church.

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

The College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave, ...

All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting ...

Cardinals Rosa and Sako said they expect the conclave to be brief and last two to three days. While not revealing a name, ...

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

Promoting a church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told ...

Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for stepping back from conclave - Catholic cardinals have acknowledged the definitive word is ...

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Pope Francis during his pontificate appointed 108 of the 135 cardinal electors. There are 14 cardinals representing the United States and Canada — 10 from the United States and four from Canada. Here ...

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