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 ...

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

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

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 ... elected in 2005. Pope Benedict XVI said he wanted to pay homage to Benedict XV, who led the church during ...