The ring and seal are destroyed or nulled after a pope’s death to prevent their future misuse to seal official documents.

What Conclave the film gets right and wrong about the next Pope’s election - The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed ...

As the Vatican gears up to elect the successor to Pope Francis, technology is being deployed to prevent leaks during the ...

While Medieval Conclaves could extend for months and even years, the rules were tweaked by Pope John Paul II and Pope ...

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.

Although estranged from his own religious order for more than two decades, Pope Francis reconciled immediately after his ...

Papal Conclave 2025 begins May 7 as 133 cardinals gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope after Pope Francis's ...

How does the Vatican make white smoke? - The outcome of the secretive papal election is announced through smoke, but how do ...

Here’s a look at some of the leading papal contenders, with the proviso that favorites don’t typically end up getting the nod ...

Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy - The United States is ...

Tributes and shows of affection towards Francis are taking place during these days of 'sede vacante', while the city is ...