From the majestic art to the white smoke, here's what to know about the Sistine Chapel, the sacred site of the conclave.

The Italian cardinal at the heart of the Vatican’s “trial of the century” is withdrawing from participating in the upcoming ...

VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

At 76, Cardinal Angelo Becciu is under the age limit of 80 and technically eligible to vote, but the Vatican’s official ...

A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite ...

Wisconsin ties will vote in the papal conclave. None are likely candidates to become the next pope, but nothing is certain.

As the world’s most exclusive club prepares to elect the new pope, they face an immediate test of just how seriously they ...

Pope Francis was laid to rest on Saturday. The work a pope does, such as appointing bishops, announcing new saints or convening a synod, is put on hold until a new pope is chosen.

The conclave to elect the next pope will open on May 7, Vatican officials announced today. The cardinals meeting in plenary ...