The conclave to pick a new pope begins May 7. Find a quick guide to that process, watch "Conclave" author Robert Harris explain the secretive tradition, meet some of the possible papal contenders and ...

The conclave to pick a new pope began May 7. Find a quick guide to that process, watch "Conclave" author Robert Harris explain the secretive tradition, and learn more about what the cardinals will be ...

The Sistine Chapel, nestled deep within Vatican City's guarded walls, is instantly recognized for Michelangelo's artistic masterpiece adorning its ceiling. Yet, its significance extends far beyond ...

: [POST-BROADCAST CORRECTION: This story incorrectly says the Apollo 11 mission took place in 1968. It occurred in 1969.] A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Cardinals celebrated mass in Vatican City this morning.

In a process shrouded in secrecy, the Sacred College of Cardinals is gearing up to elect Pope Francis' successor inside the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, renowned for its extensive Renaissance art ...

We’ve all wanted to yell it at one time or another, but only the master of papal liturgical celebrations gets to do it tomorrow in Latin. With a shout of “extra omnes!” on the afternoon of May 7, ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with art historian Kim Butler about the artwork that adorns the walls of the Sistine Chapel and its significance ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope. The College of ...