A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the ...

As the Vatican prepares for the election of a new pope, many around the world are doing their own preparations — by watching ...

Understanding the politics of the cardinals—and how Francis may have influenced the election of his successor.

The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a ...

A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...

At the end of a pope's reign, a secret vote takes place at the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Rome. Here is the election ...

After Pope Francis’s death at the age of 88, the process of electing the next pontiff will begin. Cardinal electors, the vast ...

Conclave,” the papal drama depicting the process of electing a new pope, won an Academy Award last month for best adapted ...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, those at home tuned in significantly to two papal movies: Focus Features’ ...

Conclave, a thriller about the election of a new pope, is now streaming on Prime Video, just days after the death of Pope ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures ...