The author of the hit novel turned Oscar-nominated picture Conclave said the King revealed to him that he has watched the film. Robert Harris, 68, was formally made a CBE by Charles for services to ...

The new pope is then led to the “Room of Tears.” In this chamber, off the Sistine Chapel, he will have moments to reflect on the burdens of his position, ...

While discussing the pope's first official visit post-election, Gillespie tells PEOPLE, "Ordinarily, there's a reception where the new pope sits on the throne of St. Peter, and is sort of greeted ...

Inside room where new Pope and leader of Catholic church chosen The highly secretive meeting - the Conclave - to choose the next pope takes place inside the Sistine Chapel.

Papal vestments of three different sizes hang in the Room of the Tears, a chamber next to the Sistine Chapel where the new pope dresses before appearing on the balcony, at the Vatican, Tuesday ...

It means "a room that can be locked up," emphasizing the secrecy and confidentiality of papal selection process. A conclave begins 15 to 20 days after the pope's death.

There have been 266 popes in the Catholic Church's roughly 2,000-year history, which spans three millennia. With the death of Pope Francis, a series of formal events was immediately set into ...

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Conclave set to choose next pope, with major issues facing the faith 02:29. Vatican City — All the Vatican staff who will be involved in the 2025 conclave to pick the late Pope Francis ...

Gregorio Borgia. Pallbearers bend to lift the coffin of Pope Francis at the end of his funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Saturday, April 26, 2025.

With the death of Pope Francis, attention now turns to the selection of his successor. The next pope will be chosen in what is called a “conclave,” a Latin word meaning “a room that can be ...