A new papal election — known as the conclave — is set to begin following Pope Francis' death. The method the Catholic Church uses to elect its leader has stayed almost the same for 800 years.

Robert Harris, the author of the novel that inspired the 2024 film Conclave, has said that the process to elect a new pope is the closest thing to a real-life version of the deception game show The ...

2024's "Conclave" is an Oscar-winning film about the election of a new pope. Is it based on a true story? And how much does ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, more than 1 billion Catholics around the world wait with baited breath for the white smoke to emit from the Sistine Chapel, ...

As the Vatican prepares for the election of a new pope, many around the world are doing their own preparations — by watching a movie about it. After news of Pope Francis’ death broke Monday, the film ...

Cardinals from around the world have begun to gather in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope John Paul II and to take part in the election of a new pope, a process known as the conclave. The historic ...

A seagull has gained viral fame for perching on the Sistine Chapel chimney during papal conclaves. The bird’s presence has inspired memes and social media fascination dating back to 2013. Though the ...