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What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
The conclave to select the next pope has begun after Catholic cardinals from across the world filed into the Sistine Chapel ...
More voting to take place today after black smoke appears in Vatican election for next pope - It comes after the 133 cardinal ...
Yesterday, black smoke arose from the Sistine Chapel, meaning that Catholics worldwide will have to wait a little longer to ...
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, 72, appeared on several lists, including the BBC, New York Times and USA Today, predicting who may ...
Cardinals meet to elect Pope Francis’ successor—will the Church continue his inclusive legacy or return to a more ...
The late pontiff was the first ever to style himself Pope Francis, a name chosen in honour of the 13th-century saint St ...
African outreach was among Pope Francis' legacies, observers say, with numerous visits and a message of mercy inspiring ...
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the question looming around the world is, who will become the next leader of the ...
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