There are 135 cardinals who are under age 80 and eligible to vote in the conclave, hailing from 71 countries NBC Universal, Inc. There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way ...

As the world mourns the life and legacy of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, many are now wondering who will become the next leader of the Catholic Church? Following his funeral, a papal conclave will ...

Pope Francis during the Christmas Eve mass at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican on December 24, 2024. [Tiziana FABI / AFP] The process of choosing a new Pope in the Roman Catholic Church is referred ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has chosen a date to elect its new leader, in a process virtually unchanged in 800 years. The system is known as the ‘Papal Conclave,’ and is a ...

The Catholic Church is preparing for a conclave to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. Religious leadership succession varies widely, from democratic votes to divine reincarnation.

There is no rule that cardinals electing a new pope vote a certain way according to their nationality or region. But understanding their makeup in geographic terms can help explain some of their ...