The Sistine Chapel, a symbol of Catholic history and artistry, has been closed to the public to prepare for the conclave, ...

The Conclave to elect the new Pope will take place after the novendiales. Following the massive funeral of Pope Francis, ...

Some 120 Cardinals will join a Vatican conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor. The subject of an Oscar-winning film and ...

Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on April 21 at age 88.

A German cardinal has warned that the Catholic Church faces a split if it fails to replace the late Pope Francis with an ...

The cardinals have held general meetings since Francis's death to make decisions about the funeral and beyond.