Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave

Speculation and excitement grow in Rome as papal conclave prepares to choose next pope

Visitors to St Peter's Square have been making clear what they would like to see from the next pontiff - as cardinals prepare to choose a pope that will set the course of the Catholic Church for years to come.

Papal conclave: 'An African pope would be inspirational'

Roman Catholic ex-pats in the north-west of England speak about their hopes for the next pope.

Cardinal Erdő leads mass before Papal Conclave"

In the heart of Rome, as the Catholic Church prepares for a historic transition, Hungarian Cardinal Péter Erdő leads Mass at his titular church

The ‘secret-keeper’ and the ‘Asian Francis’: Questions over two favourites for next pope

As cardinals prepare to gather in Rome to elect Pope Francis’ successor, critics have singled out two of the leading candidates.

What to expect in this week's papal conclave

On Monday, Eyewitness News Anchor Joe Torres is leaving for Vatican City to cover the upcoming papal conclave -- the ancient tradition to elect the next pope.

Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave

As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church. In their pre-conclave sessions...