In a tradition that scholars date to the 19th century, smoke released from a chimney will be colored white if the cardinals ...

The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences.

Who will be the next pope? 133 cardinals have started the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope ...

The Bates group has spent their days visiting archaeological sites around Rome, but they’ve also joined the crowds in St.

Vatican City, the smallest country in the world, is home to some of the most spectacular art and architecture in Europe. The ...

If you've seen Conclave, Edward Berger's excellent political thriller, you'll have some idea of what goes on behind the scenes at the secretive papal conclave.

Charles Warner, who left a biomedical engineering career to pursue priesthood, helped distribute Holy Communion at Pope ...

Over the coming days, eyes will search for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...

All Vatican personnel involved in supporting the upcoming papal conclave must take an oath of secrecy — under penalty of ...

Arizona sisters' trip to Rome will be one they'll never forget, as the visit just happens to line up with the first day of the conclave to elect a new pope.

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Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the second day of the conclave, indicating that no new ...