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 ...

The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

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Since the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a total of 220 cardinals -- the church's highest-ranking clergy -- have gathered in Rome to mourn the loss of the former pontiff and begin the secret ...

While a pope can be elected on the first vote it has not happened in centuries. The last three conclaves, held in 2013, 2005 and 1978, each concluded within two days. Each day features two rounds of ...

Vatican News – the news website connected to the Church in Rome – said 133 cardinals will take part in this conclave, which will begin on May 7. The day will begin with mass attended by all voting ...

Simony, properly defined by the Catholic Church as the selling of ecclesiastical offices and positions, has been designated ...

Here's how it works, a list of contenders to become the next pope and how many conclaves there have been in the last 100 ...

In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.

The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are ...

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who are visiting Rome this week, it's a chance to experience history.