The papal conclave is a mystery to many. Here's what we know about the process of selecting a new leader for the Roman Catholic Church.

The 2013 papal conclave followed the first resignation of a pope in nearly 600 years, as Pope Benedict XVI stepped down citing health concerns. It was also one of the shortest conclaves in history ...

The word itself predates Christianity, but the conclave with its secretive deliberations and ancient trappings still captures the public's curiosity.

The papal conclave is a mystery to many. Here's what we know about the process of selecting a new leader for the Roman Catholic Church.

Nation World Pope Francis had one of the shortest conclaves in modern history when elected The 2013 papal conclave followed the first resignation of a pope in nearly 600 years.