The 133 cardinals who will pick Pope Francis's successor in a conclave starting Wednesday have had their rooms in Santa Marta's hostel - Francis's own abode - assigned by lot, the Vatican said Monday.

Casa Santa Marta is abuzz with workers, engineers, and Vatican officials transforming the guesthouse that was the residence ...

The Vatican guest house is preparing to house 128 of the 133 cardinal electors expected to be present during the conclave ...