When Pope Francis was elected by the conclave in March 2013, it was made very clear just hours after the vote by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Bishop of New York, that reform of the Vatican’s sclerotic ...

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Pope Leo XIV (formerly Robert Francis Prevost) and other cardinals adhered to many restrictions while inside the conclave.

Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves.The longest conclave lasted almost three yearsThere is no limit as to how long a conclave can last when electing a new Pope. One ...

The next pope will inherit a soaring deficit and culture of financial malpractice that Francis tried and failed to solve even ...

As the conclave to find Pope Francis’ successor continues, the cardinals are not eating gourmet food amid their sequestered ...

One such recent occasion was when the late Pope suggested last year that Israel's military campaign in Gaza might amount to ...

Cardinal Angelo Becciu and others are accused of corruption, money laundering and extortion related to a luxury investment by ...

Cardinals currently in conclave could face a harsh consequence if they breach the rules while choosing the new pope ...

Many of the cardinals participating were appointed by Pope Francis and have never experienced a conclave for themselves.