The papal conclave will be influenced by Pope Francis, whose picks to the College of Cardinals increased its geographic ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...

Mourners, some in tears, gathered in St. Peter’s Square to celebrate the first Latin American pontiff. The Vatican said that the pope had died at age 88 after a stroke.

Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have ...

A new pope will be selected to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis. The pope is chosen during a ...

Even though cardinals don't campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next pope.

With humility and compassion for the poor and disadvantaged, Pope Francis led the Roman Catholic Church from his ordination ...

The election of a new Pope begins between 15 to 20 days after the death. The camerlengo, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

The death of Pope Francis brings about a centuries-old conclave tradition to elect the next pope. Here’s what to know.