The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” announced he was withdrawing from participating in ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

An Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on April 29 he will not take part in the secret conclave ...

The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process.

The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal ...

The president offered up a quick "number one choice" for who should be the next head of the Catholic church After attending ...

From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The passing of Pope Francis has stirred deep emotions around the ... Based on a book by Robert Harris (Enigma, The Ghost), ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican who was demanding he should be able to participate in the upcoming ...

Cardinals from across the globe will gather in the Sistine Chapel from May 7 to choose the next pope, with no contact with ...