The papal conclave for the selection of the new Pope to replace Pope Francis can last only a few hours or up to years.

The great doors of the Sistine Chapel shut Wednesday after the cry of “extra omnes” — Latin for “all out” — and 133 cardinals ...

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...

A New Zealand religious studies expert suggests the conclave will wrap up by Friday in the most open papal election for some ...

Cardinals from around the world have entered the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Wednesday to begin the closed-door process ...

What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope - Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on ...

During a live broadcast of CBS Mornings on Wednesday, anchor Tony Dokoupil used the term “rawdogging” to describe the ...

Conclave watching turned out to be a perfect aperitivo activity. Caffè Centrale, on the main drag of the Veneto hometown of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, a pa ...

The black smoke confirmed the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside had not reached the required two-thirds majority — at ...

Black smoke, signifying no pope, has emerged from the Sistine Chapel in the first decision of the conclave to elect a new ...

The ballots are burned after each vote and the smoke will emanate from the chimney that was built on top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke means a majority has not been reached and the voting will ...