Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

Though the church has gone global, many Italians haven’t stopped believing the pope belongs in – and to – Rome.

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created ...

With a Vatican official calling out “extra omnes” and the door to the Sistine Chapel shutting, the conclave to elect Pope ...

Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

"The prediction markets are going viral these days in Italy. If we were to imagine a conclave with a videogame aesthetic, it ...

Cardinals in the secret conclave to decide the next pope have cast their first votes but failed to reach a consensus. Black ...

So that means some foods were banned or carefully inspected at previous conclaves, including whole roast chicken, stuffed ...

Last April, the Vatican lost its leader, as Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, following medical complications. Following this terrible news for the Catholic Church, a new pope is to be named ...

Who is Pietro Parolin? The soft-spoken diplomat who could soon be Pope - Pietro Parolin has emerged on nearly every shortlist ...