The Sistine Chapel is ready for the papal conclave. Front-runners such as Parolin and Tagle are losing momentum amid a divided College of Cardinals.

Deepening unity among Catholics will be the greatest challenge facing the next pope, who will be elected as early as ...

Vatican Conclave: Cardinals' Staff Take Secrecy Oath As Sistine Chapel Gets Ready For New Pope ...

On the eve of the conclave to elect the next pope, the world's smallest country, Vatican City, is engulfed in commotion as cardinals and pilgrims descend.

Robert Harris says whatever approach the new pontiff takes will have a real impact on some of today's most contentious issues.

The College of Cardinals gathered on Tuesday in the Vatican for the final meeting before the conclave to elect a new pope ...