The process through which a new pope is chosen is known as a conclave, a term after which Robert Harris' 2016 book-turned-movie is named.

Emilio Morenatti, chief photographer in Spain for The Associated Press, arrived in St. Peter’s Square before sunrise to wait ...

The death of Pope Francis on Monday ends a particularly progressive papal reign. The Vatican will be livestreaming the papal ...

April 23, the patron saint’s day of Pope Francis, is a holiday at the Vatican and the pope usually celebrated it with acts of ...

Donald Trump and the UN chief among guests to attend funeral ceremonies for the Catholic Church’s late pontiff.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Thousands of people filed through the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects ...

Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...

The world’s eyes are on “Conclave.” That includes both the secretive process to pick a new pope, which will begin sometime ...

Few could have predicted that a comment Pope Francis made during a 2018 visit to Chile would blow up into the biggest crisis ...

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

The College of Cardinals gather some 15 to 20 days after a pope's death or resignation to elect a new faith leader, beginning ...