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 ...

What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope - Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, which signalled an unsuccessful first round of voting ...

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.

Cardinals set for more talks after black smoke signals no pope chosen on first day - The smoke signals that the 133 cardinals ...

Cardinal Blase Cupich led the delegation of North American Cardinals as they boarded buses bound for sequestered quarters at the Vatican Tuesday eveni ...

The AP reports t hat no, the pope does not receive a salary. The pope does not receive a traditional salary. Instead, his needs are met by the Vatican, which provides housing, food, transportation, ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

A person has died after being hit by a train in Suisun City on Wednesday evening, police said. According to the Suisun City Police Department, a train hit a pedestrian on Sunset Avenue near Railroad ...

Of all the ceremonies associated with electing a new pope, the one most familiar to the general public is the smoke that emanates from a stovepipe chi ...