A papal conclave, the election of a new pope, tends to begin 15-20 days after a papal vacancy. Black or white smoke indicates ...

The conclave will gather to select the new pope 15 to 20 days after the death of Pope Francis. In accordance with the rule, the conclave is expected to gather between May 6 and May 11.

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

Even though cardinals don’t campaign for the job, there are always front-runners going into a conclave to choose the next ...

After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.