It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that ended the longest papal election in the ...

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

An ancient ritual, steeped in tradition and shrouded in secrecy, begins in the Sistine Chapel today. So what can we expect?

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

The papal conclave is a mystery to many. Here's what we know about the process of selecting a new leader for the Roman ...

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

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

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

Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 133 cardinal electors will gather on Wednesday in the Sistine Chapel for an ...

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

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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 ...