Travellers to Rome should expect closures, visitor restrictions and crowds at some of the city’s main attractions. View on ...

Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...

Following the passing of Pope Francis, the Vatican will be closed to tourists during nine days of mourning and the Conclave ...

The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.

The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...

US Vice President JD Vance’s Vatican visit has made headlines, especially as he was one of the last foreign leaders to meet ...

In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church will gather at some point next month to elect ...

Within the unassuming exterior of English Martyrs Catholic Church in Goring-by-Sea is a scale replica of the Sistine Chapel's ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...