The cardinals who enter the Sistine Chapel use smoke signals to let the outside world know when a new pope has been chosen.

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

The papal conclave begins Wednesday, May 7, when cardinals gather to elect the next pope. Here's how to watch coverage in the ...

As he prepares for the task of electing a new pope, Kalookan’s Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David takes with him people’s ...

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter’s Square over the coming days to keep track of the ...

The Sistine Chapel has witnessed every papal election since 1492 with only five exceptions, and it is preparing to once again ...

Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves. There is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One vote will be held on the first day of voting. If ...

Catholic cardinals are set to gather for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

With the Italian Open starting this week just up the road, tennis players Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek both said they will head ...

How is a new Pope chosen? How long could the conclave last? In a special edition of the Global News Podcast, the BBC’s Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool answers listener questions on the conclave at the ...

There could be some high-profile athletes joining the crowds in St. Peter’s Square over the coming days to keep track of the ...

The United States is the home country for 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any ...