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The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process.
The Cardinal of Baghdad, Louis Raphael Sako, told journalists at the Vatican on Tuesday that he expects a "short conclave." ...
The passing of Pope Francis has stirred deep emotions around the world ... Based on a book by Robert Harris (Enigma, The ...
With 135 cardinals eligible to vote, the coming conclave is set to be the largest in the history of the Catholic Church and ...
A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...
This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 53 cardinals from Europe, 23 from Asia, 37 ...
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Tens of thousands of people went to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore to pay respects to the tomb of Pope Francis. It ...