The Vatican is closing the Sistine Chapel to the public as part of its preparations for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis.

"The Slum Pope has died. Long live the pope of the poor, the marginalised, the disenfranchised," the world cried. Now that ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin their conclave to elect the Church's 267th pontiff and a successor to Pope Francis on May ...

The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...

Following the funeral of Pope Francis and nine days of mourning, the Vatican is now preparing for the Conclave, in which the ...

The cardinals set the date after arriving for the first day of informal meetings following Pope Francis’ funeral Saturday.

The conclave to elect a new pope will begin on May 7, the Vatican said on Monday. Why it matters: The results of the papal ...

Trump arrived at Pope Francis' funeral wearing a blue suit and a light blue tie, standing out in a sea of black. Did he break ...

U.S. officials are emphasizing the critical importance of the upcoming week in efforts to broker a peace deal to end the ...

The decision was made at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall. The conclave ...