When 130 cardinals gather in Rome to elect a new pope, intrigue and politics isn't very far behind, writes Dan Slevin.

The conclave, shrouded in centuries-old tradition and secrecy, stands as one of the most captivating rituals in the Catholic ...

Pope Francis has released is autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most ...

At his own request, the book is hitting bookshelves now in more than 80 countries to coincide with the start of the church’s ...

The stakes of the contest are high, as the outcome of the Speaker race will significantly impact the legislative agenda in ...

To expedite elections, in 1274 Pope Gregory X introduced the conclave system , sequestering the cardinals and rationing their food until a decision was reached. Papal conclave following the death ...

Stanley Tucci is receiving praise for his supporting performance in the critically-acclaimed papal thriller Conclave, with ...

The holy men appear like bright red cardinal birds in their traditional red robes. They are locked together inside the ...

For fans of Conclave, there’s quite the inside story of the real thing in 2013 in the Pope’s new autobiography. We find that ...

Pope Francis releases his candid autobiography revealing introspective insights and controversial decisions. The book delves into personal history and papal experiences, providing a unique glimpse ...

Today, the papal election is governed essentially by rules set by Pope John Paul II in 1996. Cardinals reside in the Domus Sanctae Marthae within the Vatican during the conclave, but vote in the ...