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

Thick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that cardinals had failed to elect a new ...

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 ...

Following nine days of mourning over Pope Francis's passing on 21 April, 133 cardinals representing 70 countries have ...

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

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the ...

Millions of dollars are being wagered on prediction markets as the Catholic Church begins its secretive conclave to elect ...

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 ...