Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

Who could be next in line to succeed Pope Francis? Speculation has been growing amid reports of the Popes critical illness.

With Pope Francis, 88, undergoing treatment, the Vatican prepares for a possible papal conclave. Among the 138 eligible ...

Understanding what a papal conclave is will grant you insights into the sacred Roman Catholic Church tradition. Learn more ...

Like his predecessors, Pope Francis was selected using an age-old method -- a system known as the Papal conclave.

Pope Francis, 88, is receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following serious lung problems, fueling conjectures ...

I’m a historian of the medieval papacy and editor of the forthcoming three volumes of “The Cambridge History of the Papacy.” So it was more or less mandatory for me to see the new movie “Conclave,” ...

While the Vatican has assured that the Pope’s condition is stable, his age and history of health concerns have led to renewed ...

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition, at least four Indian cardinals will participate in the upcoming papal conclave ...

Cardinals to gather for the papal conclave as the world awaits the next Pope, 4 of whom are from India(REUTERS) As Pope Francis remains hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, discussions about ...

Concerns over Pope Francis' health have mounted in recent years as have questions about his succession. Here's what we know.