Many analysts expect that a frontrunner candidate may have emerged during the lunchtime negotiations. And the crowds are ...

When prompted with the question of who should be the next pope, the world’s most advanced chatbots gave thoughtful, cautious ...

This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader ...

Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

How long does it take to choose a pope? The Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number of votes or tallies in past ...

The conclave officially commences Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. in Rome) with a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ...

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

However, the camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, is responsible for recording the results of the final vote count in writing, which also allows for controlled historical documentation of the process.

A giant screen in St Peter's Basilica shows Vatican Master of Ceremonies Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli closing the doors ...

STORY: Cardinals continue to vote to elect a new pope following Francis’ death last month. While the secret election appears ...

Black smoke indicates the cardinals have not elected a new leader for the church. When the smoke is white, a new pope has ...

After the death of a Pope, a papal conclave—an incredibly secretive and important process— takes place in the Vatican as ...