Francis’ successor will be selected by cardinals at the conclave that began on May 7. Cardinals, known as the “princes of the ...

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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 ...

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

A group of 133 cardinals has not reached a decision in the first vote of the conclave after the process, which is shrouded in ...

A giant screen in St Peter's Basilica shows Vatican Master of Ceremonies Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli closing the doors ...

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Black smoke poured out from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, indicating that the cardinals have not been able to pick a new ...

The conclave officially commences Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. in Rome) with a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ...