Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more ...

On the eve of the ancient conclave to elect the next pope, more than 100 cardinals met for one last time before entering the Sistine Chapel and taking their oath to secrecy.

Once upon a time, we used to force cardinals into a crumbling old building, without toilets, walls or even much food — all the better to speed things along.

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope ...

When a new pope is selected, the Vatican will release white smoke into the air. Wooward says it was a tragedy to lose Pope Francis, and the Catholic Diocese of Jackson is praying a new pope is chosen ...

ROME, May 7. /TASS/. Cardinals under the age of 80 are gathering for the conclave, a closed secret election of the Pope.

The Vatican released new images showing the inside of the Sistine Chapel, ready for 133 cardinal electors to gather for the ...

Vatican technicians are securing what on Wednesday will arguably become the world’s most beautiful bunker, making sure that ...

With 133 cardinals set to take place in this conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the outcome has been described as 'totally unpredictable' - here's what to expect ...

Both of the most recent conclaves, in 2005 to elect Pope Benedict and 2013 to elect Pope Francis lasted just two days. This ...

The eyes of the world are on the Vatican as 133 cardinals from 70 countries prepare to begin the secretive process of selecting the next pope. FOX 5’s Sharon Crowley explains how the conclave will ...

Cardinals will start the process to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church Wednesday when the conclave begins in ...