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.

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

Pope Francis' death kicks off the traditional process of selecting a new pope. Here's what to know about the papal conclave ...

Pope Francis' death kicks off the traditional process of selecting a new pope. Here's what to know about the papal conclave and what the smoke means.

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Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...

As the Catholic Church mourns the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope, the world will witness the revival of ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

The White House has announced plans for the Christian ... torture, and execution on the cross” and the gift of redemption and the forgiveness of sins merited through his suffering and death.

A pope's death sets in motion a series of rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. Here's ...