Artists have captured the hidden world of papal elections for centuries, turning secrecy into spectacle for the public.

As Cardinal Robert Prevost's name was announced, a sound of shock rose up. It was something few people had anticipated — the ...

The red robes are worn by all 133 cardinals deliberating who will replace Pope Francis. The original reason cardinals started wearing red is disputed, but the hue is often said to represent the blood ...

Ancient pollen samples and archaeobotanical remains point to an ancient garden that was once located at the site of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.