cardinal electors

Papal Conclave: 10 lesser-known things

More than 100 cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have gathered to Vatican for a new pope election. At some…

12 years ago

Pope Election Day 2: Cardinals resume papal deliberations

Cardinals are beginning their second day of deliberations in the Vatican conclave to elect a new pope, after an indecisive…

12 years ago

Papal conclave begins voting to elect new Pope

Cardinals have begun voting to elect a new Pope at the Vatican's Sistine Chapel. The 115 cardinal-electors were locked in…

12 years ago

Vatican considers early pope vote

The Vatican is considering calls from cardinals to hold a papal conclave earlier than planned, after Pope Benedict XVI steps…

12 years ago

How is a new Pope elected

Pope Benedict XVI is to resign on February 28, 2013, at the age of 85. He is thought to the…

12 years ago

Pope Benedict XVI recognizes 22 new cardinals

Pope Benedict XVI has recognized 22 new cardinals - his closest aides - at a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica…

13 years ago