Technically, any Roman Catholic male can be elected pope. But since 1379, every pope has been selected from the College of Cardinals, the group casting the votes at the conclave. Many of the ...

The birds can produce over 24 beautiful and complex tunes. Both female and male cardinals sing but the female's song is often longer and more complex. They have a clear, whistling tone which may ...

In his installation Mass, McElroy addressed some of the nation's current tensions but also emphasized the need for hope and ...

Candidates must be male and a baptized Catholic. And, though it is not an explicit requirement, nearly every pontiff has been a cardinal before they were elected. The pope is chosen by 120 ...