The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

The conclave is a time-honored process conducted in secrecy behind the locked doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave ...

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

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.

The Vatican on Monday set the date for the Papal conclave amid some drama over whether a convicted cardinal will be able to ...

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should go ...