Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine ...

Not only did Pope Francis value and promote the dignity of labor, he was someone who personally worked extremely hard, finding joy and rest in work itself, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said at the ...

Conclave,” the film may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the ...

The cardinals will elect a person next week, not a platform. So, while they are discussing issues facing the church and the ...

Vatican installs chimney on Sistine Chapel as world waits on pope election - The chimney plays a key role in communicating ...

The Catholic Church is known for its rigid hierarchy. But the process for choosing a pope is surprisingly egalitarian.

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

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.