Already, “Conclave” appears to be the most relevant movie of the year, whether by coincidence or providence. The inner ...

The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.

Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...

Dr. Daniel Cosacchi researches the conclave as Catholics worldwide anticipate the new pope. As he launches a North American stadium tour and his "Hurry Up Tomorrow" film, Abel Tesfaye reflects on ...

Joe Donnelly, the former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, spoke to CFR about the process of picking a new pope and how the ...

The conclave begins today, Wednesday, May 7. A conclave must start 15 to 20 days after the death of the previous pope. Pope ...

promoting dialogue and building relationships with other religious and cultural worlds. In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being ...

Over the centuries, various popes have modified and reinforced the rules surrounding the conclave, emphasizing the importance of secrecy. Pope John XII was just 18 when he was elected in 955.

All eyes have turned toward the upcoming papal conclave on ... are of utmost importance, the cardinals will also weigh practical leadership traits—pastoral experience, a global perspective, ...

Following the pope’s death, Cardinal Becciu had launched an appeal for his right to be in the conclave. The Vatican has announced a convicted cardinal will not take part in the conclave to elect ...

“Conclave” is a political thriller film, which is based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris and features a stellar cast including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, and ...