There is a famous quote attributed to then-Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger in 1997, in comments to a Bavarian television station.

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Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more ...

Before he died, Pope Francis donated one of his popemobiles to be converted into a mobile health unit to serve the children ...

As cardinals gather in Rome this week to select the next pope, global news networks covering every twist and turn will be ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

Hundreds of cardinals attended mass inside St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, to mark the end of a nine-day mourning ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.