The pope has been informed of the "many initiatives to pray for him," and he remains in good spirits, the statement said.

America also reported that a Vatican source said Pope Francis is stable, but the prognosis is guarded, which means he's not ...

The cardinals vote in secret ballots until a two-thirds majority is reached. White smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney signals the election of a new pope, while black smoke means no decision yet.

The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this system will once again be used when the time comes to choose Pope Francis' ...

March 13, 2025, marks Francis' 12th anniversary as pope. He holds the ninth longest papacy of the past 200 years.

The process of electing a new pope follows rules and rituals that have been followed, and sometimes tweaked, since the 13th century — when cardinals were first sequestered to prevent any outside ...

The process of selecting a new Pope has become a matter of interest for many people. In the Catholic church, anyone who is a male can become pope.

As Pope Francis has battled double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli hospital since Feb. 14, the Vatican has been trying something ...

Swedish papal metal act Ghost will return with new album 'Skeletá' this April, with a newly anointed pope as frontman.

What happens after a pope dies? Many are asking this as the 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.

Cardinals today still have the chance to lobby behind closed doors for their favored candidate during a conclave. The divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit – or these men’s consciences – will ...