Francis may have been globally admired, but within the church hierarchy he was a polarizing figure. This could have resulted ...

Cardinal electors begin voting for new pope in Vatican 2025 conclave, as world waits for signal of white smoke.

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

Black smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave. That meant that no new pope had been elected ...

The first American pope has a family history with deep ties to New Orleans. Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next pontiff on Thursday following a two-day ...

In the afternoon, smoke may appear around 1 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Vatican time if no decision is made. If a pope is elected on the first afternoon ballot, look for white smoke shortly after 11:30 a.m., ...

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

Of all the ceremonies associated with electing a new pope, the one most familiar to the general public is the smoke that emanates from a stovepipe chi ...

Thousands of people have gathered in Vatican Square to witness the first appearance of the newly elected pope. White smoke was released from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, ...

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic ...

Cardinals have elected a new pope who will appear on the Vatican balcony soon and be named—watch our live stream.

Black smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave. That meant that no new pope had been elected by the cardinals. It signified the end of the second round of voting -- and ...