In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition ...

Pope Francis' death sets into motion a series of formalized rites and observances that occur during what is called the ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The ...

Vice President JD Vance is spending Easter weekend in Rome ... that the Church has starkly opposed on key issues lays bare the complicated relationship between the Trump White House and Catholic ...

waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years old. Following Francis' funeral, the Catholic Church's most senior officials will meet to ...