The eyes of the world are on Vatican City as the College of Cardinals gathers for the Papal Conclave, the ancient process to elect a new Pope. We're still waiting on the famous white smoke signal that ...

The term conclave refers to a private meeting or secret assembly, especially a meeting of Roman Catholic cardinals secluded continuously while choosing a pope, according to merriam-webster.com. What ...

Crowds gather on St Peter's Square as they wait for smoke to signify if a new pope has been elected at the conclave on May 8, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. Getty After two days of contemplation and ...

The election of a pope follows a strict daily schedule inside the Sistine Chapel. Following the start of conclave on May 7, the College of Cardinals are fully sequestered behind locked doors with no ...