In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition ...

When the spiritual leader of over 1.3 billion Catholics needs to be chosen, the Roman Catholic Church turns to a ...

THE Pope’s successor will be selected by a Conclave in an ancient and secret process that has remained unchanged for hundreds ...

Pope Francis' death sets into motion a series of formalized rites and observances that occur during what is called the ...

New video depicts the sealing of the papal apartments after the death of Pope Francis. The scene is all too familiar with the ...

Pope Francis's death sets an ancient machinery into motion. Soon, with a puff of smoke, the last absolute monarchy in Europe ...

Pope Francis laid out guidelines for a simplified funeral before a conclave convenes at the Sistine Chapel to select his ...

Members of the church’s College of Cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote. Current regulations limit the number ...