Artists have captured the hidden world of papal elections for centuries, turning secrecy into spectacle for the public.

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

This is the closed-door meeting of the cardinal electors to choose the new pope in the Sistine Chapel. Its name, literally ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

Catholic cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel for a second day of voting to try and elect a new pope.

As the Vatican prepares to elect a new pope, the conclave has gone viral, with memes, TikToks, and fashion commentary turning ...

VATICAN CITY — In a historic and unexpected decision, Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been elected pope, becoming the ...