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

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

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

The papal conclave is the secret electoral process to elect a new pope. What are the traditions, and what is different this ...

People have spotted an unexpected guest on the Vatican's Sistine Chapel rooftop during the wait for the conclave smoke signal ...

STORY: Cardinals continue to vote to elect a new pope following Francis’ death last month. While the secret election appears ...

As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope -- with a Filipino among the favorites -- the church in Asia's most ...

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

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 ...

With no candidate securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the world will need to wait longer for a new ...

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.

Black smoke -- fumata nera in Italian -- indicates an inconclusive vote, while white smoke -- fumata bianca -- will signify that a new pope has been elected. Along with the white smoke, the bells of ...