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What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more ...
Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...
The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.
The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.
Italy’s Pietro Parolin leads odds on the Polymarket and Kalshi betting platforms, while Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines ...
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
The doors of the Sistine Chapel were closed after 133 Catholic cardinals processed inside, ahead of their first vote to elect ...
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