Here’s some background information about the Vatican’s timetable and process for choosing a new pope. Burial & Mourning upon ...

Nick Emerson received one of the eight nominations for Edward Berger's "Conclave," which also scored nods for Best Picture ...

The conclave cannot begin earlier than 15 ... the ballots and send a signal to the world by the color of the smoke: BLACK FOR NO POPE AND WHITE FOR POPE. Pealing bells from St. Peter’s will ...

For such a consequential election, much of it is taking place in the dark, away from any form of public (or private) debate.