The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” is withdrawing from participating in the upcoming ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the Latin phrase for “all out,” to ask all those present except the cardinal ...

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

One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, ...

The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, also the name of a popular movie about the process. Here's where to watch it.

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