Artists have captured the hidden world of papal elections for centuries, turning secrecy into spectacle for the public.

A bell is also rung, part of the ritual introduced when Pope Benedict XVI was elected, which confirms the smoke is white and ...

For example, Pope Francis chose his name to honor St. Francis of Assisi, and his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, chose his ...

COMMENTARY: Pope Leo XIV is the first true missionary to lead the Catholic Church since Christ chose St. Peter.

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, cardinals are meeting in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor. DW ...

Before the conclave starting on Wednesday, one topic of speculation is the name choice by the new pope. This decision is ...

John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16 ... elected in 2005. Pope ...

A new pope to replace Pope Francis will be elected on Wednesday, May 7, and for the first time in history, Rwanda will be represented in the process. Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, the Archbishop of ...