Feel free to breastfeed here, Pope tells mothers in Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis urged mothers to breastfeed their children because this act is the language of love.
Sun Jan 07 2018
Suspense in St Peter's as thousands watch conclave
Catholic pilgrims cried out as the first smoke to appear from the Sistine Chapel chimney turned black on Tuesday.
Tue Mar 12 2013
Cardinals tweet goodbyes before conclave lockdown
Cardinals entering the Vatican on Tuesday ahead of a conclave to elect the next pope took to Twitter to say goodbye to their online flock before they are cut off from the outside world.
Tue Mar 12 2013
World awaits historic conclave to elect new pope
Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world will assemble in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel from Tuesday for a conclave to elect a new pope.
Sun Mar 10 2013
Don't count Europe out for next pope
Cardinals choosing the next pope should not count out European candidates even though most believers are in Asia, Africa and Latin America, an Italian cardinal elector said on Saturday.
Sat Feb 16 2013
How the pope is chosen
On the death or abdication of a pope, his successor is elected by a college of cardinals meeting in conclave in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
Mon Feb 11 2013