Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

The papacy has traditionally been held by cardinals, but exceptions exist. Historical trivia surrounding papal conclaves ...

If Roman Catholic cardinals have not picked a new Pope by day three of next week’s conclave, then things are not going to plan. Short conclaves wrapped up in a couple of days project an image of unity ...

Bishop Daniel Felton of the Diocese of Duluth reflected on Pope Francis' legacy and outlined what to expect from the conclave ...