The death of Pope Francis paves the way for one of the most secretive events in human history, as depicted in the papal ...

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

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

Cardinals arriving for the first day of informal meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

The Vatican has announced the start time for the conclave. The event will begin on May 7 with a prayer in the Pauline Chapel ...

This conclave will feature one of the most geographically diverse fields, with 10 candidates coming from the U.S.

Visitors have been barred from the Sistine Chapel, where the conclave of cardinals will vote to elect the next pope.