Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

As Vatican officials prepare to lay Pope Francis to rest Saturday at St. Peter's Basilica, members of the College of ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Do you know how many papal conclaves there have been in your lifetime? Here’s how many conclaves there were in the last 100 ...

The convicted cardinal resigned from the right to participate in conclaves in 2020 because of financial crimes. Now he's ...

The death or resignation of a pope starts a conclave, a centuries-old ritual of electing a successor that involves sacred ...

Streaming minutes for the 2024 Oscar-winning film “ Conclave ,” which explores the Byzantine process of selecting a new pope, ...

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner ...

At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...

The death of Pope Francis means a papal conclave will be held to select a successor, but besides who wins, the public will ...

Hollywood has also mourned the passing of progressive Pope Francis, and even expressed concern for him before his death.