Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave ...

Black smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, ...

In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals ...

The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences.

Cardinals in the secret conclave are entering a second day of discussions on Thursday after their first round of voting to ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinals failed again Thursday morning to find a successor to Pope Francis, sending black smoke ...

The Bates group has spent their days visiting archaeological sites around Rome, but they’ve also joined the crowds in St.

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, is home to some of the most spectacular art and architecture in Europe. The ...

If you've seen Conclave, Edward Berger's excellent political thriller, you'll have some idea of what goes on behind the scenes at the secretive papal conclave.

Charles Warner, who left a biomedical engineering career to pursue priesthood, helped distribute Holy Communion at Pope ...

Cardinals of the Catholic Church continue the conclave to choose a new pope, with more votes scheduled. Here's what to know.

More than 130 cardinals from all over the world are gathering today for the papal conclave, through which a new head of the ...