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

The cardinals have gathered in Vatican City to choose the 267th pope. St Peter, regarded as the first pope, was elected ...

In a mix of fascination, irreverence and possible blasphemy, social media platforms have been flooded with videos and memes ...

During a Papal Conclave, the world will be watching for white or black smoke from the Vatican's chimney. Here's what it means ...

Latin for “all out” — the great doors of the Sistine Chapel closed Wednesday and 133 cardinals began the secretive, centuries ...

The centuries-old ritual, which is expected to last several days, comes just over a fortnight after the death of Pope Francis ...

Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of ...

With posts that blur the line between cinephilia and church gossip, Pope Crave has become a hub for papal content, complete ...

No one knows how long it will take to elect the next Pope, but it's predicted to be at least a two or three-day wait.

Sixteen days after Francis's death, cardinals from around the world have shut themselves away for as long as it takes to vote ...

White smoke means a new pope has been chosen, while black smoke signals that a two-thirds majority vote has not yet been reached.

While many eyes are on the Vatican conclave, which opened Wednesday, there’s something happening in Asia that’s worth watching closely.