The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel use smoke signals to let the outside world know when a new pope has been chosen.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

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

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

Anti-Popes, 1,000-day stand-offs and a challenge to personal hygiene: Quirky facts about the Conclave - The secret election ...

Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

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

More than 130 cardinals will be sequestered in the Sistine Chapel to elect the Catholic Church's 267th pontiff after Pope ...

As the papal conclave begins, diverse contenders from around the globe are considered, with a strong possibility of a new ...

The papal conclave is a mystery to many. Here's what we know about the process of selecting a new leader for the Roman ...

Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first ...