The first ballot will be cast Wednesday evening (Vatican time), May 7, according to Vatican News. Voting will then happen ...

Cardinals have chosen May 7 as the date to start conclave and elect a new leader for 1.4 billion Catholics ... held the first daily congregation since Pope Francis’ funeral.

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis.

While a pope can be elected on the first vote it has not happened in centuries. The last three conclaves, held in 2013, 2005 ...

VATICAN CITY — Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope ... The College of Cardinals that will elect a new pope includes members from far-flung ...

Regardless, the ceremonies will begin on Wednesday, May 7. See how it works: From secret ballots to white smoke, here's how the papal conclave will elect a new pope USA TODAY will stream coverage ...