Papal conclaves are governed by the utmost secrecy. Cardinal electors surrender all personal devices and cut off every link ...

The cardinals held their last day of pre-conclave meetings on Tuesday, during which Francis’ fisherman’s ring and his ...

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter’s Square over the coming days to keep track of the ...

As the College of Cardinals gathers in Vatican City for the secretive process that will elect a new head of the Roman ...

The conclave to elect the next pope begins in Rome on Wednesday. Vatican watchers say the process is more than a simple tussle between conservatives and reformers. The winner will determine the fate ...

What Conclave the film gets right and wrong about the next Pope’s election - The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed ...

While Medieval Conclaves could extend for months and even years, the rules were tweaked by Pope John Paul II and Pope ...

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Among the roughly 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, many are keenly anticipating the upcoming Vatican conclave at which members of the College of Cardinals will elect a successor to Pope Francis.

Becoming pope was a big deal for a cardinal and his family. Leading candidates known as papabili (pope-ables) began ...

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