Black smoke has poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.

Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini is taking to his first conclave the same spirit that guided his decades-long front-line ministry among the migrants, poor and Indigenous people in Guatemala’s highlands.

The conclave was called after Francis died on ... a Pius would hint at a traditionalist restoration. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with ...

Multiple rounds of voting likely will be required before a candidate emerges with the two-thirds majority required to become ...

according to The Associated Press. Also seen in the crowd were the cardinals who were too old vote in the conclave. Those included Cardinals Sean O’Malley and Donald Wuerl, both from the U.S ...

Cardinals gathered to select their latest leader during a conclave. White smoke poured ... elected to lead the Catholic Church. The Associated Press has a livestream here: Here are some things ...

If the conclave lasts that long ... Bells usually are rung to further signal there is a new pope. Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The ...

Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini is taking the same spirit to his first conclave that's guided his decades-long front-line ministry among the migrants, poor and Indigenous people in Guatemala’s highlands — ...