Vatican firefighters were seen on the roof of the Sistine Chapel installing the chimney, a key moment in the preparation for the May 7 conclave. After every two rounds of voting in the Sistine Chapel, ...

White smoke from the simple, skinny copper pipe placed by Vatican firefighters will signal the selection of a new Pope.

From the longest conclave lasting nearly three years, prompting citizens to lock cardinals in and restrict their meals, to ...

In preparations for next week’s conclave to elect a new pope, a chimney has been installed atop the Sistine Chapel to signal ...

The papal smoke signals are ready. Vatican workers on Friday hoisted a chimney onto the roof of the Sistine Chapel, which ...

Conclave” the film may have introduced moviegoers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic ...

Here's everything you need to know about a conclave, the secret, centuries-old process used to select a new pope.

The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.

The papal conclave will commence in May, when the cardinals will meet at St. Peter's Basilica and pray for the wisdom to ...

Pope Francis, recovering from pneumonia, has delegated Holy Week's major liturgical services to cardinals. Despite his absence from the Holy Thursday Mass, reports suggest a possible private visit ...