The Vatican Watch - The Latest News from Rome

March 11, 2013 - When to Watch for the White Smoke. - click to read

March 8, 2013 - Ten Things You Might Not Know about the History of the Conclave. - click to read

March 8, 2013 - Conclave to begin on March 12. - click to read

March 5, 2013 - Sistine Chapel closed. Preparations for conclave begin. - click to read

March 2, 2013 - Vatican Prepares for Beginning of General Congregations - click to read

March 1, 2013 - Three American Cardinals Discuss their Part in the Upcoming Conclave - click to read

Feb. 18, 2013 - Who runs the Vatican after the pope steps down - click to read

Feb. 16, 2013 - Pope Electors are sizing up a field of peers - click to read

Feb. 13, 2013 - Why can a Pope resign - click to read

Feb. 13, 2013 - Meet the U.S. cardinals who will vote for the next pope - click to read

Feb. 13, 2013 - How a New Pope is Chosen (from the USCCB) - click to read

Feb. 11, 2013 - What Popes Are For - click to read

Feb. 11, 2013 - Electing a new pope draws on tradition and secrecy - click to read

Feb. 11, 2013 - Pope Benedict XVI to Resign - click to read