In the past, conclaves have led to surprises, as in the elections of Popes John XXIII, John Paul I, John Paul II and Francis.

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

As I write this, arrangements are being made to replace Pope Francis. Popes do not affect my life much. They come and they go ...

Interview. U.S. theologian William Cavanaugh — before the conclave that will take place starting May 7 — weighs in on the ...

The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

The voting to elect a new pope, known as the Conclave, has been going on for centuries and created a whole genre of ...