As Pope Francis undergoes treatment for double pneumonia, many are looking ahead to the process of selecting his successor ...

Leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have been chosen at the Vatican in private gatherings known as conclaves or precisely ...

There is no age restriction for a Pope, but history shows they are usually chosen at an advanced age. Pope Francis was 76 ...

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni's one-line statement early Sunday didn't mention if Francis was out of bed or eating breakfast. "The night passed quietly, the pope rested." ...

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years ...

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If Pope Francis steps down from the position, it's important to understand the age-old process by which the Catholic Church selects a new leader.

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The health of Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 14 for pneumonia, is causing concern. Since his election in 2013, he ...