More conservative candidates may look to Benedict XVII, referencing Pope Benedict XVI's focus on theological orthodoxy and ...

Tradition, reform, or something entirely new? The new pope’s choice of name will speak volumes before he says a word.

It’s one of the most powerful symbols marking the start of a new papacy. At the end of the conclave, the name of the new pope ...

it took cardinals three years to elect Pope Gregory X. But in modern times, papal conclaves have skewed much shorter: The longest conclave in the 20th century lasted five days. And in 2013 ...

In the 13th century, it took cardinals three years to elect Pope Gregory X. But in modern times, papal conclaves have skewed much shorter: The longest conclave in the 20th century lasted five days.