The papal conclave for the selection of the new Pope to replace Pope Francis can last only a few hours or up to years.

A group of 133 cardinals has not reached a decision in the first vote of the conclave after the process, which is shrouded in ...

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 ...

What to expect as conclave enters second day of voting for new pope - Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel on ...

Cardinals are returning to the Sistine Chapel to begin the second day of the secretive process to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church.

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.