The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.

Intrigue, fashion, humility, faith—133 cardinal electors have descended on Rome to choose a new pope and their every move and ...

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As with any new papacy, a quick look at their first appointments and audiences inside the system offers at least a small ...

The papal conclave is convening on Wednesday to begin the process of electing Pope Francis' successor. And for Americans who are visiting Rome this week, it's a chance to experience history.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A quiet alliance between North and South American cardinals helped elect the first US-born pope.

Smoke signals have occurred at mid-morning, noon, mid-afternoon and evening. The longest conclave took three years.

This year is already one of the busiest for tourists in Rome, but as the city mourns Pope Francis’ passing and prepares for a historic conclave, Robyn Wilson finds there are sill moments calm at histo ...

A frenzy of betting is underway as gamblers try to predict results of the upcoming conclave to pick Pope Francis’ successor.

Two cardinals, Michael Czerny and Chibly Langlois, sat down with ABC News to discuss the challenges facing the church that the new pope will have to face.

the papal conclave begins and many visitors to St Peter's Square already have a clear view on what they would like the outcome to be. "I want a liberal pope," says Joyce who has travelled to Rome ...

The media have never had so much influence on the men who pick the pope.