The oath-taking is being held in the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican for all those assigned to the upcoming conclave. They ...

Extra omnes.” With these words in Latin, which mean “everybody out,” the highest-ranking officials of the Catholic Church ...

The Prophecy of Popes, a Latin-based legend, claims there will not be a 113th Pope, causing conspiracy theorists to believe ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

The world is watching as the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel is readied to signal the election of a new Pope. Starting May 7, the conclave will take place, with cardinals gathering in secrecy ...