The conclave process to elect the next pope is shrouded in secrecy. Here’s a visual guide to the ancient tradition.

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The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to select the next pope.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) jokingly asked the conclave to “keep an open mind” about making President Trump the next pope.

As the conclave approaches, the cardinals have emphasized that this is a time of grace and discernment for the Church.

Matteo Bruni, director of the Holy See Press Office, had stated at an April 29 press briefing that two cardinal electors ...

I expect it won’t go as quickly as the last conclave. But maybe I’ll be proven wrong. I would be happy about that,” said ...

A conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals where an election is held to determine who the next pope is. The conclave ...