At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

But here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to succeed Pope Francis -- so-called 'papabili' -- divided ...

The conclave, to elect a new pope, is set to begin under strict secrecy, with mobile signals cut in Vatican City on Tuesday.

While the world continues to mourn Pope Francis following his death on Easter Monday, preparations are underway to secure ...

Both of the most recent conclaves, in 2005 to elect Pope Benedict and 2013 to elect Pope Francis lasted just two days. This ...