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

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. 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 papal conclave begins its secretive process to select the next pope. Here's how to watch and stream the conclave as Ohio ...

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A quiet alliance between North and South American cardinals helped elect the first US-born pope.

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

The papal conclave to select the next pope began May 7, with USA TODAY providing live stream coverage. Cardinal electors will vote in secret, with white smoke signifying the election of a new pope.

indicating they have not yet agreed on a choice for the next pontiff. The conclave began 16 days after the death of 88-year-old Pope Francis, who led the world's 1.4 billion Catholics for 12 years.

Who are the U.S. candidates at the papal conclave in Rome? Here's a list of American cardinals who will elect or possibly ...

In the afternoon, smoke may appear around 1 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Vatican time if no decision is made. If a pope is elected on the first afternoon ballot, look for white smoke shortly after 11:30 a.m., ...

With Catholic cardinals taking part in a conclave in Rome to pick the next pope, a clear favorite has emerged on global ...

Why is the conclave being held now ... sizes hang in the Room of the Tears, a chamber next to the Sistine Chapel where the new pope dresses before appearing on the balcony, at the Vatican ...