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

Wednesday, May, 7 2025, will be the start of the process to choose the new pope. Eligible to vote are the cardinal-electors, ...

The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

In the past, conclaves have led to surprises, as in the elections of Popes John XXIII, John Paul I, John Paul II and Francis.

Interview. U.S. theologian William Cavanaugh — before the conclave that will take place starting May 7 — weighs in on the ...

The Vatican guest house is preparing to house 128 of the 133 cardinal electors expected to be present during the conclave ...