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 ...

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

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

As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.

White smoke from the chapel’s chimney will signal that a new pope has been chosen. Black smoke will indicate inconclusive votes. Nearly 80% of the cardinals who will cast ballots were appointed ...

The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing ...

A departure from tradition left thousands puzzled, as an ambiguous smoke signal cast confusion over whether a new pope had been chosen. White smoke rising from the Vatican's chimney signifies the ...

The death of a pope triggers a centuries-old ritual to elect a new one, involving sacred oaths, the piercing of ballots with ...