The pope is the head of state and the ruler of the Vatican City, which is the smallest state in the world with a measure of ...

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the ...

But here are 15 cardinals among the potential favourites to succeed Pope Francis -- so-called "papabili" -- divided by region ...

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The cardinals begin the day by participating in a final pre-conclave Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. The dean of the College of ...