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

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

Becciu rose to prominence and power under conservative Pope Benedict XVI and is very much affiliated with the conservative ...

The College of Cardinals that will elect a new pope includes members from far-flung corners of the globe whom Francis named ...

At 76, Cardinal Angelo Becciu is under the age limit of 80 and technically eligible to vote, but the Vatican’s official ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

Those gathering to elect a successor to Pope Francis say the first step to reaching a two-thirds majority is to get to know ...

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...

The college of cardinals also shared its gratitude to government and civil leaders for their 'solidarity' with the Church ...

Cardinals have no contact with the outside world after the master of liturgical ceremonies utters the words “Extra Omnes” the ...

Three of the youngest cardinals who will take part in the Conclave: Americo Manuel (51), from Portugal; Cardenal Mykola (45), ...