CP174495078 | Conclave to select next pope soon with highest number of cardinals ever - AP Explains 

CP174501383 | From the longest conclave to the shortest - AP explains the history of electing a pope 

CP174513267 | Cardinals continue to hold meetings in the Vatican ahead of the conclave 

CP174460221 | Cardinals meet at Vatican to finalise plans for funeral of Pope Francis and conclave 

CP174518564 | Cardinals attend final Mass at St Peter’s Basilica before conclave to elect next pope 

CP174497472 | Tailor undeterred as mystery surrounds choice of attire for the next pope; AP explains 

CP174473824 | Vatican gears up for Pope's funeral as faithful still wait to pay their last respects - AP explains 

CP174521078 | Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope elected yet; AP explains 

CP174497338 | Conclave nears, but Vatican hasn't ordered new cassock for new pope from traditional tailors 

CP174340445 | AP explains: Pope Francis makes brief public appearance after weeks in hospital and returns to Vatican