The Sistine Chapel is now closed to the public ahead of the papal conclave that will select the next pope after the death of ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals.The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

The best time to be in St. Peter’s Square to see the smoke is just after 7 p.m. the first day of the conclave, May 7; and on ...

The conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor will start on May 7, the Vatican said on Monday following a closed-door meeting ...

Cardinals delayed the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate ...

The 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave May 7, the Vatican ...

Cardinals have set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting so ...

Here is everything about the secretive Papal Conclave, including the date, electors, procedure, and possible candidates.

Some 135 cardinal electors, all under the age of 80 and from all over the world, are eligible to take part in the vote for ...