Discover how the Papal Conclave elects a new pope after Pope Francis's passing—an ancient, sacred process where cardinals ...

With the passing of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church is preparing to choose its next spiritual leader, a decision that ...

More than 130 cardinals will be sequestered in the Sistine Chapel to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff after Pope ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following ...

Follow live coverage as Catholic cardinals elect the next Pope in the highly secretive conclave to lead the Vatican following ...

The closed-door conclave to elect a new pope following Pope Francis's death will begin on May 7, 2025-a crucial moment for ...

Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.

File photo of a Swiss Guard during a diplomatic visit. Discover how the Catholic Church selects its next pope, including the secretive rituals of the papal conclave, key figures to watch in 2025, and ...

The pope's new name will be analyzed for its connections to history, religious meaning, and for clues on the church's future ...

The ancient ritual to choose the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church commenced yesterday within the hallowed, frescoed ...

The unprecedented number of 133 cardinal electors surpasses all previous papal conclaves, breaking the previous record of 115 ...