12:44 PM: With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope is underway VATICAN CITY — As the cardinals ... talk was swirling that the throne of St. Peter could go to a first pontiff ...

The Via dei Penitenziari, tucked between the ancient gate of the Vatican City and St. Peter’s Square ... whose home boasts both a private papal throne room and a painting by Caravaggio.

Vatican shares major update on next pope as date to begin conclave is set More than 130 cardinals will be eligible to cast their vote and choose who the next pope will be when the conclave begins.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — World dignitaries and Catholic ... He is carrying out his most significant duty so far as heir to the throne. It is the first time the prince has represented the monarch ...

VATICAN CITY — Black smoke billowing from the chimney ... Speculation swirled that the throne of St. Peter could go to a first pontiff from the United States. Just as many voices were heralding ...

Walking into St. Peter’s Basilica, there he was, depicted in a huge mural on a wall. He still wasn’t smiling, although he might have if he’d known about my Vatican pants.

The Prince of Wales will travel to Vatican City for the ceremony on Saturday, April 26. By. ... Charles attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005 when he was heir to the throne, ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — World ... He is carrying out his most significant duty so far as heir to the throne. ... Vatican says about 200,000 people have flocked to Pope Francis’ funeral Mass.