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What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and "clavis," meaning "together" and "key," respectively – highlighting the absolute, behind-closed-doors secrecy with which the cardinals conduct their discussions and balloting.
Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...
The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.
Italy’s Pietro Parolin leads odds on the Polymarket and Kalshi betting platforms, while Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines ...
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics ...
As the conclave to elect the next pope begins, Pietro Parolin has emerged as the betting favorite to succeed Pope Francis, ...
Over 130 voting cardinals must decide whether to continue in the direction of Francis or elect a pope likely to choose a more traditional path.
Since 1831, no conclave has lasted more than four days. The end of each round of balloting will be signaled by smoke ...
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