Among those directly assisting the College of Cardinals and are required to swear the oath are: Archbishop Ilson Montanari, ...

In an April 29 statement, the Vatican said “the oath of the officials and attendants of the conclave will take place” May 5 ...

Also taking the oath are sacristans, priests who will be available to hear the cardinals' confessions, among others ...

Benedict also tightened the oath of secrecy in the conclave, making clear that anyone who reveals what went on inside faces automatic excommunication. In John Paul’s rules, excommunication was ...

Pope Francis, who had been unwell for several months now, and was recently discharged, passed away at his Casa Santa Marta ...

Benedict also tightened the oath of secrecy in the conclave, making clear that anyone who reveals what went on inside faces automatic excommunication. In John Paul’s rules, excommunication was ...

Ahead of the May 7 conclave, evangelization challenges, interfaith relations, and confronting the ongoing abuse crisis topped the agenda when more than 180 cardinals gathered Monday for their ...

Benedict also tightened the oath of secrecy in the conclave, making clear that anyone who reveals what went on inside faces automatic excommunication. In John Paul’s rules, excommunication was ...