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

On March 9, the famous chimney that will indicate by white smoke the election of a pope was installed.

South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier talks about preparations for the conclave.

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

Adam D. Hincks, S.J., discusses the discernment that led him to enter the Society of Jesus.

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.

A brief look at some of the key faces and places of the upcoming papal transition.

Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington pays tribute to Pope Benedict XVI during a national Mass of thanksgiving.

Cardinals from the United States said goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI at his last meeting with the College of Cardinals.

A retrospective of Pope Benedict XVI's trips to Cuba, Mexico and the United States

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.

President Obama spoke about humility at the annual prayer breakfast.

Images of the Vatican monastery where Pope Benedict XVI will live as soon as remodeling is completed.

John Thavis, author of "Vatican Diaries," talks about the extraordinary circumstances of the upcoming papal transition.

Pope Benedict announced Feb. 11 before a gathering of cardinals that he will resign at the end of the month.

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick talks about the pope's resignation and the qualities his successor will need.

An expert in medieval history speaks about the resignation of Pope Celestine V.

Clergy in Southern California discuss how U.S. Catholic parishes can accommodate the Hispanic population as it continues to grow.