An Iraqi cardinal said Monday he hoped that the conclave that starts Wednesday to elect Pope Francis's successor will last ...

In a handful of hours, the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Francis will begin. Here we explore the history ...

The voting is highly choreographed and time-consuming to avoid any possibility of fraud or doubt about the results.

Inside the Sistine Chapel, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo reflects on unity and leadership as cardinals prepare to elect a new Pope.

The universal church is on full display during the waiting-for-white-smoke period. Watchers who gather at St. Peter's Square ...

The College of Cardinals celebrated the ninth and final Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on Sunday, May 4, the third Sunday of Easter.

Of the 133 cardinals with the right to vote in this conclave, 108 were created by Pope Francis and therefore will be ...

More cardinals from more countries than ever will gather in the Sistine Chapel starting Wednesday to choose a new pope at a ...

The conclave is among the most geographically diverse in history, mirroring a Church where Africa and Asia account for a ...

Stoves have been installed in the Sistine Chapel that will generate smoke, marking the progress of the conclave's mission to ...

There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One vote will be held on the first day of ...

From king to the world’s pastor: How will the next pope change the style of the papacy? By Zac Davis The scarlet robes. The ...