The roughly 18 countries that currently make up the Eastern European bloc are represented by nine electors and eight non-electors — 17 cardinals in total: who are they?

As the conclave set to begin on May 7 approaches, the single largest group of cardinal electors comes from Italy: who are the Italian Cardinals?

With over 100 cardinal electors present in the Vatican ahead of the Conclave, the Western European block stands out as the only group larger than the Italian contingent.

The College of Cardinals currently includes 29 cardinals from 23 African countries: who are they?

As the Church prepares for the next conclave to elect his successor, three key cardinals from the Middle East, all appointed by Francis, will play a pivotal role.

When a pope dies, the governance of the Catholic Church temporarily passes to the College of Cardinals — currently made up of 250 men, aged 45 to 99. Who leads the Conclave?

Explore the origins of the Conclave, the Pope as Bishop of Rome, and the Pro-Life teachings of Pope Francis.

While Catholics make up just 3% of Asia’s vast population of 4.5 billion, they account for about 11% of the world’s Catholic population. Who are the Cardinals from Asia-Pacific to enter the Conclave?

As the first pope from Latin America, Argentine Pope Francis has cast a bright light on Catholicism in the southern hemisphere and the unique cultural identity of the Church there. Who are the Cardinals going into the Conclave?

Ten Cardinal-electors are from the United States. Who are they? And how might they influence the upcoming Conclave 2025?

Pope Francis and his pro-life teachings. Strong words in contrast to secular society's throwaway culture.

Right from the start, Pope Francis showed his deep commitment to this relationship, making 12 visits to dioceses and parishes in 2013 alone, the year of his election.

Where was the first Conclave? EWTN Vatican explains the origin of the Conclave.

Join us in prayer for the Funeral Mass of Pope Francis from St. Peter's Basilica.

Among Peter's 265 successors, 30 have been buried outside of the Vatican. Pope Francis will also be buried outside the Vatican, in St. Mary Major's Basilica.

For many it was a surprise when former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped out onto the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica on March 13, 2013. His clothes had changed… as had his name.

After more than five weeks in the hospital battling double pneumonia, doctors advised Pope Francis to take two months of rest. However, the Holy Father chose to be among the faithful until his final days. 

Walk the Bridge of Angels in Rome with EWTN’s Fr. Baggot & Andreas Thonhauser—discover how symbols of Christ’s Passion become signs of hope this Good Friday.

Follow live at 5 PM Rome time, the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion from St. Peter’s Basilica, presided over by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.

Over the centuries, there have been extraordinary accounts of people who have shown the marks of Jesus' crucifixion on their bodies, with wounds appearing on their hands, feet, and side. These marks are known to the world as “stigmata.”

Easter is the most sacred moment of the liturgical year — and it draws our hearts to the place where it all began: the Lord’s Tomb in Jerusalem.

Discover with EWTN: The Council of Nicaea took place here exactly 1700 years ago. It was also the birthplace of the Nicene Creed.

Behind-the-scenes: How the Vatican prepares for Holy Week and the Holy Triduum.

Pope Francis appears at the Jubilee of the Sick; pilgrims share joy in suffering, sacred music echoes in Rome, and ancient and modern pilgrimages inspire faith today.