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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.
Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...
The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.
Who are the U.S. candidates at the papal conclave in Rome? Here's a list of American cardinals who will elect or possibly ...
Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.
More voting to take place today after black smoke appears in Vatican election for next pope - It comes after the 133 cardinal ...
Roman Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican in Rome failed to choose a new pope on their second day of voting.
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins Wednesday at the Vatican, four candidates have emerged as clear ...
The 133 cardinals in the conclave will participate in as many as four rounds of voting a day until a two-thirds majority is ...
Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...
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