In the past, conclaves have led to surprises, as in the elections of Popes John XXIII, John Paul I, John Paul II and Francis. Few predicted these men would become pope. On the other hand, Popes Pius ...

Each cardinal brings strengths and weaknesses, but a Vatican insider tells La Stampa that it is now clear: more time is ...

European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

Pope Francis' legacy with LGBTQ people mirrors the example of Jesus: Francis was not afraid to be present with us, reaching ...

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

With Pope Francis laid to rest, the Catholic Church’s cardinals will meet Wednesday in Vatican City to decide the next pontiff through a long-standing tradition known as the papal conclave. But for ...

There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One vote will be held on the first day of ...

The papacy is once again big news. The coming conclave to pick Pope Francis’ successor is stirring interest worldwide and in ...

The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

The voting to elect a new pope, known as the Conclave, has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of ...