As members of the College of Cardinals met May 5, all 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope had arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said.

Officials and staff serving the conclave starting Wednesday to elect Pope Francis's successor on Monday swore an oath of secrecy not to divulge anything about the ancient gathering's doings. The oath ...

Dietary restrictions, established in 1274, dictate simple meals to maintain focus, while cardinals may seek private dining ...

The College of Cardinals celebrated the ninth and final Novendiales Mass for Pope Francis on Sunday, May 4, the third Sunday of Easter.

The Vatican is locking the doors, sealing the windows, and preparing the rooms of Casa Santa Marta, out of which will emerge ...

The voting is highly choreographed and time-consuming to avoid any possibility of fraud or doubt about the results.

Pope John Paul II had the Domus Sanctae Marthae built primarily to house cardinals in simple comfort during a conclave. Pope ...

Thousands gather in St. Peter's Square, waiting for the sign that a new pope has been elected. All watch as the dark wisps of ...

American Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the death of Pope Francis from the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, where the late Holy Father resided for the duration of his 12-year papacy.  Cardinal Farrell ...

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

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