The movie “Conclave” delves into the intricacies of papal politics and the election of a new pope, but how accurate is it in ...

With nudges and winks, governments are trying to influence who becomes the next pope. Whether they’ll succeed is up to 133 ...

On this episode, The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin and James Hohmann are joined by senior national political correspondent Naftali Bendavid to break down whether President Trump is setting up his ...

The upcoming Papal Conclave: a complex interplay of spiritual and political forces shaping the future of the Catholic Church.

Catholics across the world — along with religious scholars and global leaders — are watching the Vatican, as cardinals gather ...

The next leader of the Catholic Church is unlikely to be either a progressive reformer or a hard-line conservative.

There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One vote will be held on the first day of ...

In the days immediately preceding the conclave, which began Wednesday ... Italian perspectives within the church’s global mission.” Historically, the influence of political powers on papal elections ...

Joe Donnelly, the former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, spoke to CFR about the process of picking a new pope and how the ...

The selection of a cardinal is based on individual merit and pastoral skills, not solely on demographics or political influence. The appointment of a Florida cardinal is possible, but depends on ...