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

Thousands of people flock to Rome after the death of Pope Francis. He died on 21 (Easter Monday) at the age of 88 at Domus ...

Cardinals will gather on May 7.

Follow here for live updates of the latest news and information on the papal transition: Cardinal Gerhard Müller calls for a deeper, faith-driven approach to overcome factionalism as cardinals prepare ...

The next pope can decide whether to reverse — or make permanent — certain habits and reforms introduced by Francis.

Etchings from the 16th and 17th centuries aimed at Rome’s tourist market stirred up interest in the conclave’s ceremonial ...

He chose modest living arrangements, forgoing the Apostolic Palace for a simple room in the Domus Sanctae Marthae. His death on April 21st, 2025, prompted widespread remembrance of his teachings ...

Francis lived in the Vatican guesthouse called Domus Sanctae Marthae (Saint Martha’s House), rather than the Papal Apartments ...

I had started working on a piece on the importance of humility when the death of Pope Francis on the morning of Easter Monday ...

I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be happy about that,” said ...

President Donald Trump is slated to attend Pope Francis funeral, which is scheduled to take place Saturday, as the United ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...