The pope looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like ...

As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis in hospital, many have begun to wonder what the process would be if he ...

Conclave: What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected? - Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of ...

The papal thriller Conclave emerged as the big winner at the 78th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), taking home four awards, including Best Picture. The Edward Berger-directed film, starring ...

The system is known as the ‘Papal Conclave,’ and will be used once again to select the next Pope when the time comes. The system is democratic with a strong emphasis on working through ...

LONDON — Papal selection thriller "Conclave" and period drama "The Brutalist" were the big winners at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, winning four prizes each. "Conclave," which had led ...

If the pope were to resign over health concerns, a new pope would be selected through a process called the conclave, which consists of a vote by members of the College of Cardinals. Two U.S ...