From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Here are the some of the terms to familiarize yourself with. What is the College of Cardinals? According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the College of Cardinals is the sole ...

Here's what those ancient-sounding terms mean — and why they're important.ConclaveIn the Roman Catholic Church, a conclave refers to the private meeting where cardinals elect a new pope.During a ...