The great doors of the Sistine Chapel shut Wednesday after the cry of “extra omnes” — Latin for “all out” — and 133 cardinals ...

A New Zealand religious studies expert suggests the conclave will wrap up by Friday in the most open papal election for some ...

There is no formal time limit for cardinals to elect a pope. Past papal selections have lasted from a few hours to three ...

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

Crowds were gathered in their tens of thousands in St Peter's Square in Vatican City for the first vote of conclave.

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope Francis.

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ...