Before the closed-door conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, Catholic cardinals have gathered in the Vatican for a final ...

Catholic cardinals from around the world gathered in the Vatican on Wednesday for the start of the conclave, the ...

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

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are beginning centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...

The conclave to elect a new pope has officially begun, with a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the door to the Sistine Chapel shutting.

Cardinals arrived at the Vatican Wednesday for the first day of the conclave which will elect a new pope. Catholic cardinals will sequester themselves Wednesday behind the Vatican’s medieval walls to ...

The cardinals held their last day of pre-conclave meetings Tuesday morning during which Francis’ fisherman’s ring and his ...

Cardinals wrapped up their pre-conclave meetings Tuesday, trying to identify a possible new pope who could follow Pope ...

Cardinal William Goh arrives at the Vatican, Monday, May 5, 2025, to attend the General Congregation of cardinals in the New ...

Wednesday began the centuries-old rituals to elect a successor to Pope Francis, celebrating a morning Mass before opening the ...

All eyes will be on the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday to see if black or white smoke emerges on the first day of the ...