The process to elect a new pope will begin May 7, after nine days of mourning for the death of Pope Francis, a standard ...

The Sistine Chapel, famed for its Renaissance frescoes by Michelangelo, closes to the public as the Vatican prepares for the ...

The Vatican has set May 7 as the start date for Catholic cardinals to begin the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another ...

ROME -- Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying ...

Pope Francis' burial on Saturday drew huge crowds Some cardinals want Francis' reforms to continue apace Traditionalists seek ...

The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to ...

Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino Cardinal Luis Tagle are considered top contenders, according to The Associated ...

Shaped by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on May 7. A ...