In a process that can last days, weeks, or even years, popes are elected by cardinals under strict oaths of silence.

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis died Monday at 88 at his papal residence. The pope's last public appearance was at St. Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, less than 24 hours before his death. Now ...

Cardinals from around the world have begun to gather in Vatican City for the funeral of Pope John Paul II and to take part in the election of a new pope, a process known as the conclave. The historic ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pope Leo XIV waves from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica shortly after his election as pontiff at the Vatican on May 8, 2025. - ...

The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has drawn renewed attention to Conclave, which was set within the cloistered world of the Vatican during the election process for a new Pope. According to ...

Most internal promotions don’t get this much attention. Most job selection processes don’t have centuries of history behind them — and few, if any, have a special name. But then, most job selections ...

From the longest and shortest elections to the origin of the required vow of secrecy, here are some facts about the centuries-old process. NBC Universal, Inc. Here are some facts about conclaves past, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is an extract from CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb’s new book, “American Hope: What Pope Leo XIV Means for the Church and the World.” It will be published on March 26 by ...