Pope Francis did not act as a steward of that faith, but as an improviser. Under his pontificate, clarity was displaced by ...

By Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Black smoke billowed from a chimney atop the ...

Catholic cardinals gather and sequester themselves in the Vatican for the start of a conclave to elect a new pope.

This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader ...

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Cardinals of the Catholic Church continue the conclave to choose a new pope, with more votes scheduled. Here's what to know.

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican for the 2025 conclave to choose Pope Francis' successor. Here's how long it could take.

At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The ...

The cardinals, who broke for lunch and will reconvene this afternoon, are expected to continue casting ballots at the Vatican ...

The question facing the conclave is whether the cardinals want to continue in the direction set by Pope Francis.