All 135 cardinals who are under the age of 80 and have not renounced the right to enter the conclave will have full voting rights.

Mario Vargas Llosa's long literary life established him as a monumental figure in Spanish-language literature and Latin American history.

A Reflection for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter, by Heather Trotta

Canon law does not give much specific direction about who can make decisions for the church during the interregnum.

How “unity” and “clarity” are becoming buzzwords for reversing Pope Francis’ style of governance: a Conclave Podcast from America’s team in Rome

“He has given a great witness of humility, of closeness to the people, of living out the Gospel values. He has left a great example for us to follow,” a priest from Honduras told America.

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 in the Pauline Chapel, not far from the Sistine Chapel where the cardinals will vote for the next pope.

Deacon Marlowe Sabater, minister to seafarers and port workers, reflects on the Gospel story of the risen Christ meeting his disciples on the shore—and connects it to those who work and live at sea today.

An exclusive interview with Archbishop Costelloe about the legacy of Pope Francis and what he hopes for from the conclave

The oldest and youngest cardinals—and some famous papal ‘lasts.’