The proceedings will take place in absolute secrecy, with the prelates largely sequestered from the outside world for as long ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ...

That means the winner secured at least 89 votes of the 133 cardinals participating in the conclave to elect a successor to ...

The election for a new pope continues as black smoke above the Sistine Chapel signals that the cardinals have cast their ...

White smoke pours from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.

From floor tiles that block cellphone signals to a new chimney, here's how the Vatican keeps information inside the chapel ...

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Despite the disappointment, hopes were still high that a pope would be chosen quickly, perhaps as early as Thursday afternoon ...

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White smoke pours from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church.