The papal conclave, the secretive election process to elect the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church, commenced on ...

The election of Pope Leo XIV has roused the attention of many around the world, including those who don’t identify as ...

Keep reading for how the election of a new pope works… In prior years, cardinals have begun to gather and vote for the new pope within 20 days of the former’s death or resignation. Leading up ...

More than 100 Catholic cardinals at the Sistine Chapel are gathering on Wednesday, May 7. Watch the livestream here.

The College of Cardinals was set to begin its election of the next pope Wednesday in Rome following the death of Pope Francis ...

The secretive process to elect a new Roman Catholic pope begins May 7, two weeks after Pope Francis’ death at age 88. Fans of ...

White smoke billowed from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel Thursday, signaling the election of a new Pope to lead the Roman ...

Since 1914, white smoke has indicated the election of a new pope. A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke – ...

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

Catholic cardinals from across the globe will gather for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor. John Yang takes a deeper look at the high-stakes undertaking to select the next pontiff.

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.