Who will be the next pope? How the papal conclave works. Pope Francis died at age 88 on April 21, setting off a series of centuries-old rituals to select a new leader of the Catholic Church.

During the conclave, the cardinals live in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, a hotel-like facility next to St. Peter's Basilica. It's where Pope Francis opted to live, rather than in the Apostolic Palace ...

Editor's note: A conclave to elect the next pope is set to begin May 7. Follow along here for more information. After spending the majority of the year at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis ...

Conclave to choose the next pope starts May 7, Vatican says. Updated April 28, 2025 9:21 AM ET Originally published April 28, 2025 7:42 AM ET. By . Sarah Ventre ...

The papal conclave is underway Wednesday, and betting markets are open for business, taking wagers on who will be elected as successor to the late Pope Francis.But while that may be the most ...

Conclave live: Next Pope is ‘everybody’s guess’ before Cardinals gather for oath of secrecy and first vote - Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Filipino cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are ...

The largest and most geographically diverse papal conclave in history is set to commence May 7 in Rome, where cardinals will begin the secretive voting process to select the next man who will lead ...

THE Manila Cathedral has opened a special exhibit in celebration of Pope’s Day 2025, titled “With Leo, Our Pope,” featuring Cardinal Jose Advincula’s memoirs from the historic conclave that elected ...

Released in Oct. 2024 and propelled back into relevance by the passing of Pope Francis, “Conclave” includes a star-studded ...

Leo appealed for unity in a triptych of messages to priests who are celebrating a special Holy Year week in Rome dedicated to ...