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

Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find ...

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

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

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 ...

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

When the cardinals have gathered, the shout “extra omnes” (everybody out) rings out and the cardinals – who are sworn to an ...

The process to elect a new pope will begin May 7, after nine days of mourning for the death of Pope Francis, a standard ...

The Sistine Chapel, famed for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo, closes to the public as the Vatican prepares for the ...