The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

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 ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

The election of a successor to Pope Clement ... That is where the name still used for the process of selecting a new pope — "conclave," which translates to "under lock and key" — came from.

The 2024 film Conclave - a box office hit and Oscar winner - tells the story of a papal election in which there are no obvious favourites. For many people, it was a glimpse into the rarefied world of ...

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

This selection comes after two days of conclave in the Sistine Chapel, tying the modern record for the fastest selection of a pope.

Sixteen days after Pope Francis's death, cardinals from around the world have shut themselves away for as long as it takes to vote for their new leader.

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

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 ...