It is now the official mourning period with the end of Pope ... process that dates back to the Middle Ages. Only cardinals who are under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in the conclave ...

With the world watching closely, the sacred voting process is underway to determine who will succeed him as the next pope. Below, find out everything you need to know about the conclave—what it ...

Following the passing of Pope Francis on April 21 ... The term has since developed into “conclave,” giving this election process its modern name. In the years that followed, conclaves were ...

By Jed Nelson There are moments in history that are so important, so joyful or tragic that we remember exactly where we were or what we were doing when the news was broken to us. The moment the TV ...

(The Associated Press and ABC News contributed to this report.) The balloting process for the papal conclave may be shrouded in secrecy, but it is straightforward. Each conclave member writes his ...

Cardinal Blase Cupich visited the Chicago school that became a viral sensation for holding a mini conclave while the real ...

Latest news and live updates as the election process for the next pope continues. The cardinals met for their first conclave vote last night.

The term has since developed into “conclave,” giving this election process its modern name. Read More: 10 Surprising Facts ...