The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

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

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While Francis stacked the ranks with his cardinals, it is not necessarily the case that all of them will want to see the ...

The afternoon of the 7th will be declared "extra omnes", and the Sistine Chapel will be locked down for the election of Pope ...

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During their daily meeting since the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals gathered in College for their 5th general ...

The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal thriller "Conclave." ...

As the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled farewell to Pope Francis, a new chapter in Catholic history quietly unfolded: for ...

The Vatican has announced that the conclave to elect the next pope will officially begin on May 7, following the funeral of ...