Cardinal-electors take an oath to maintain “absolute and perpetual secrecy” concerning “all matters directly or indirectly ...

Bishop Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of the Diocese of Brooklyn, celebrated Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James in ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

This two-day conclave stands in stark contrast ... signalling that a new pope had been elected (Reuters) Here’s a look at the duration of conclaves in recent history, according to multiple ...

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II ... Here’s a look at the duration of conclaves in recent history, according to ...

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

Robert Prevost has been elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church. The Chicago-born ...

Today, the papal conclave convened and it is going to captivate the attention of the world for however long it lasts. The fascination stems from the rarity, mystique, drama, and importance of ...

How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, it took only two days for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That’s among the shortest conclaves in recent ...

Following Pope Francis's death last month, the papal conclave has commenced at the Vatican to elect his successor. On the first day, May 7, 2025, the 133 cardinals did not elect a new pope ...

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II, who was elected in ... Here’s a look at the duration of conclaves in recent history, ...

The quickest conclave observing the 10-day wait rule appears to have been the 1503 election of Pope Julius II ... Here’s a look at the duration of conclaves in recent history, according to ...