As white smoke billowed from the famous chimney, billions recognized the unmistakable symbol: a decision had been made. The ...

Rather than soot, the smoke contains microscopic droplets and fine solids that are transparent or white. The result is a ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

Black smoke emerged from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave. That meant that no new pope had been elected ...

Thursday marked an extremely important day in the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo XIV was chosen as its 267th leader. Leo XIV, ...

The end of each round of balloting will be signaled by smoke emanating from a stovepipe chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke -- fumata nera in Italian -- indicates an inconclusive vote, while ...

Black smoke spewed from the Sistine Chapel chimney after the 1st conclave vote Wednesday, meaning a new pope has not yet been selected. Cardinals will continue to vote until white smoke appears ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until ...

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming with emotion.

The selection of Robert Prevost surprised outside observers. But as other contenders fell away, one after another, the ...

Last week was quite special for the estimated 1.2 billion Catholics around the world when white smoke billowed across St.

Being here in Rome, being part of something that’s thousands of years old, and seeing a list of every pope since St. Peter — you see this continuous chain, and you just know you’re part of ...