VATICAN CITY — "Conclave" the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, ...

The Papal Conclave, widely known for its elaborate rituals, secrecy, and theological significance, stands as one of the most unique leadership transition processes in global religious history.

It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that ended the longest papal election in the ...