What is a Roman Catholic conclave and who takes part?

From the Latin 'cum clave' (key), in this tradition 133 cardinals will be locked up twice a day in the Sistine Chapel to vote for a new Pope. Smoke, black or white, will indicate the success or failure of the votes, four a day in total Read

All eyes turn to conclave as Pope Francis tomb opens to public

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes turn now to the conclave, the secretive meeting of cardinals set to convene within days to elect a new head of the Catholic Church.

Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years

All Eyes Turn to Conclave After Pope Francis's Funeral

All Eyes Turn to Conclave after Pope Francis's Funeral

With the election of his burial place, the late Pope Francis broke one last time with old traditions. Since 7 o'clock it is accessible. On Monday it should be announced when the conclave begins – two days are considered particularly likely. All news in the live ticker.

Pope wanted: What are cardinals looking for in a new leader?

Following the death of Pope Francis, ​​the Catholic Church begins its election process.