It was the mounting rage of citizens in Viterbo, a small town north of Rome, that ended the longest papal election in the Catholic Church’s history, forging for the first time the word “conclave.” The ...

President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope ...

Besides Michelangelo’s masterpieces, the Sistine Chapel is getting a makeover, including a stove for burning secret votes and ...

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his ...

In a workshop that's a stone's throw from St. Peter's Basilica, 86-year-old Raniero Mancinelli has been sewing cassocks for ...

On May 7, the world will look on as the conclave to elect a new pope begins. This highly complex and secretive process will ...

The Papal Conclave, widely known for its elaborate rituals, secrecy, and theological significance, stands as one of the most unique leadership transition processes in global religious history.