One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican's medieval walls for the start of a ...

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.

First vote to decide the next Pope set to take place today - Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

As the world waits for the secret conclave to elect late Pope Francis’ successor, Ralph Fiennes-led political thriller ...

The Catholic Church will soon begin the highly choreographed process of choosing its new leader following the death of Pope ...

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That’s more than any ...

Catholic cardinals are beginning the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a new pope, opening the most geographically ...

We have a pope” — from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is followed first by the revelation of the new pontiff’s baptismal ...

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope Francis.