The coming papal conclave is just days away and, within days or weeks of the doors to the Sistine Chapel closing, the ...

VATICAN CITY — "Conclave" the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, ...

Their trick is simple: first break the world, then sell yourself as the only one with the sacred power to fix it.

Wednesday, May, 7 2025, will be the start of the process to choose the new pope. Eligible to vote are the cardinal-electors, ...

Conclave,” the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created ...

In the past, conclaves have led to surprises, as in the elections of Popes John XXIII, John Paul I, John Paul II and Francis.

As I write this, arrangements are being made to replace Pope Francis. Popes do not affect my life much. They come and they go ...

Casa Santa Marta is abuzz with workers, engineers, and Vatican officials transforming the guesthouse that was the residence ...