For nearly 180 years, papal conclaves have chosen a new pope in three to five days. In centuries past, they've taken a lot ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Politics • Sports • Religion • Humanitarian efforts And the individuals leading these pillars, the POTUS, the OIC Chair, the ...

A papal conclave, following a strict canonical procedure, takes its natural course after the death of a pope and the election ...

A Catholic scholar explains every step of the conclave process that will determine the successor to the late Pope Francis.

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

When the cardinals meet for the conclave, they gather in the Sistine Chapel. All cardinal electors must swear an oath of ...

The date was chief on the agenda of cardinals holding informal meetings Monday to work out church business following the ...

Pope Francis appointed a significant number of cardinals from the Global South. Among the 135 cardinals currently eligible to ...

Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan ...