The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. The rule book is the apostolic constitution, "Universi Dominici Gregis" ("Shepherd ...
I'm Scott Detrow in Vatican City, standing on the steps in front of St. Peter's Basilica, looking up at the chimney that was just placed on top of the Sistine Chapel. Beginning Wednesday, the conclave ...