Pope Francis’ emphasis on reaching out to the “peripheries" of the church and world will result in the most diverse ...

A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the ...

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

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 ...

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...

The ancient process for selecting a new leader for the Catholic Church is shrouded in secrecy, but a look at the people who ...

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