Msgr. Philip Whitmore talks about life in the Apostolic Palace during the papal transition.

 Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga spoke to Catholic News Service about the top challenges facing the church today.

Alan Epstein talks about the history of the relationship between the pope and the Roman people.

A look at what's expected to take place in the Sistine Chapel on March 12 as 115 cardinals choose the next pope.

In his new e-book Father Martin invites us to encounter God’s presence in prayer.

A look at the Sistine Chapel being readied for the conclave.

Pope Benedict XVI blessed hundreds of thousands of pilgrims during his last general audience before retiring.

On February 28, 2013, at 8PM, the Swiss Guard closed the doors at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.

At his last public Angelus, Pope Benedict XVI said that his resignation did not mean that he was abandoning the church.

At his final meeting as pope with the College of Cardinals, Pope Benedict XVI pledged his obedience to the next pope.