The conclave also consists of general congregations, said nationally recognized Pope Francis expert Kathleen Sprows Cummings, which engage all cardinals — not just voting ones — in discussion ...

The conclave, customarily held 15 to 20 days after the pope’s death, will start May 7. There is no set time limit for the conclave; the longest conclave in modern times took place in 1903, when ...

Before conclave begins on May 7, the cardinal electors will participate in a Eucharistic celebration known as the Mass Pro Eligendo Papa, before they proceed to the 16th-century chapel.

Pope Leo XIV has enjoyed relatively strong popularity after the first 100 days of his papacy. A number of polls have shown ...

Religion FOX Local Conclave to elect new pope to begin in 15-20 days Word on Fire's Father Steve Grunow joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to explain what happens next after the death of Pope Francis.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals will soon meet to elect a new Pope. Typically the conclave begins 15 to 20 days after the pope’s death or resignation.

Funeral rites for the late pope are expected to be held for nine days following his burial. It is customary for the conclave to be held 15 to 20 days after the pope's death, but until now the Holy ...

The resignation of Benedict, who died in 2022, prompted the conclave that elected Pope Francis as head of the church. Francis, 88, died of a stroke on April 21, Easter Monday, after a long ...

Cardinals elected Pope Francis in 2013, in a historically short conclave following Pope Benedict's resignation.

Funeral rites for the late pope are expected to be held for nine days following his burial. It is customary for the conclave to be held 15 to 20 days after the pope's death, but until now the Holy ...