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

A group of 133 cardinals has not reached a decision in the first vote of the conclave after the process, which is shrouded in ...

Watch a live view of Vatican chimney on Thursday (8 May) as the conclave continue another round of discussions after failing ...

A Marquette University student studying abroad in Rome is getting a front-row seat to history as the conclave to select the next pope unfolds at the Vatican.

The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel to begin the second day of the secretive process to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church.

The black smoke confirmed the 133 cardinal electors sequestered inside had not reached the required two-thirds majority — at ...

The ballots are burned after each vote and the smoke will emanate from the chimney that was built on top of the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke means a majority has not been reached and the voting will ...

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Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

Crowds were gathered in their tens of thousands in St Peter's Square in Vatican City for the first vote of conclave.

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope Francis.