After his 2020 downfall, Becciu had said he would not participate in any future conclave. But in recent days he had asserted ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process.

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

The conclave to pick the next pope following the April 21 death of Pope Francis will begin on Wednesday, May 7, according to ...

Catholic cardinals will assemble for the election of the next leader of the church on May 7, after the funeral of Pope ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

About 130 cardinals will be able to vote on a successor for Francis, and a two-thirds majority is needed to elect the new ...