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

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 ...

Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope ...

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 ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

Over the coming days, eyes will search for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...

All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave must take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...