More voting to take place today after black smoke appears in Vatican election for next pope - It comes after the 133 cardinal ...

The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or ...

Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis. Here’s what to know.

The papal conclave begins May 7. Here's how cardinals choose the next pope, what to expect and how secretive the process is.

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a ...

A sign from the Vatican! On the evening of May 8, 2025, white smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican ...

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman Catholic Church might take.

What happens with the black smoke, white smoke, and a top secret conclave of cardinals?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his ...

The United States is home to 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope. That's more than any other nation ...