In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals ...

The Swiss Guard, the pope’s iconic bodyguards, look ceremonial but in the pageantry of the Renaissance-style uniform lies the ...

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

Of the most interest over here is the meddling in the conclave by American movement conservatives, both inside the conclave ...

Cardinals have handed in their mobile phones and taken oaths of secrecy as they begin the secret Conclave to decide the next ...

Cardinals currently in conclave could face a harsh consequence if they breach the rules while choosing the new pope ...

As the Catholic Church prepares to elect its next spiritual leader, here’s a detailed look at the centuries-old ritual of the ...

Cardinals hold vote for new pope as watch begins for smoke from Vatican chimney - Some 133 Cardinals began their secretive ...

Cardinals from 70 countries have begun the secretive conclave in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, marking the most geographically diverse gathering in the Catholic Church’s history.

Sixteen days after Francis's death, cardinals from around the world have shut themselves away for as long as it takes to vote ...

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals began the centuries-old ritual to ...

CUMMING, Ga. — As the Papal Conclave gets underway in the Vatican, a Catholic school in Forsyth has already elected a new ...