A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian “con clave” (with a key) to ...

The Vatican's May 7 conclave will adhere to centuries-old traditions to choose a new pope, with cardinals casting ballots in ...

Also taking the oath are sacristans, priests who will be available to hear the cardinals' confessions, among others ...

The next pope will join a storied list of past leaders of the Holy See, with the first pope of the 20th century being elected ...

The conclave consists of Cardinals from around the world gathering together at the Sistine Chapel for a closed-door meeting to decide the next leader of the Catholic church.

The papal conclave is private election held behind closed doors of Vatican City's Sistine Chapel, where 135 cardinals vote on who will serve as the next the head of the Catholic Church.

The Vatican Museums, which includes the Sistine Chapel, has been closed to the public as Vatican City prepares for the ...

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated Press. Parolin, who served as Pope Francis' Secretary of State, is ...

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.

Ballots are burned in the process, but the smoke seen by the world is created using another stove, the Vatican Information ...