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Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.
The College of Cardinals has recognised that all 133 cardinal electors have the right to vote in the upcoming conclave, ...
What happens after Pope Francis’ funeral – how the Conclave to select his successor will work - The late pope broke from ...
By Chiara Rodriquez, Marissa Davison and Guglielmo Mangiapane ROME (Reuters) - Raniero Mancinelli, tailor to the last three ...
Raniero Mancinelli, the tailor for the past three popes, is meticulously preparing the white vestments for the next pope, who will be chosen in an upcoming secret conclave. With no knowledge of the ...
All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...
The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.
The abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome was invited by cardinals to offer spiritual meditation ahead of conclave ...
Catholic cardinals set May 7 as the date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, following informal meetings where ...
The conclave consists of Cardinals from around the world gathering together at the Sistine Chapel for a closed-door meeting to decide the next leader of the Catholic church.
The papal conclave is private election held behind closed doors of Vatican City's Sistine Chapel, where 135 cardinals vote on who will serve as the next the head of the Catholic Church.
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated Press. Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' Secretary of State, is ...