If the smoke is black, it means the vote wasn't conclusive. If the smoke is white, it means a new pope has been selected by a ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent priorities for Pope Francis' successor.

Pope Francis, who presided over the Roman Catholic Church and its estimated 1.4 billion followers for 12 years, died April 21 ...

In the coming days plumes of black or white smoke will rise from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signaling the voting at ...

Throughout history, there has been no shortage of outside attempts to influence the outcome of a conclave to elect a new pope ...

In response to Loomer's post, one X user from Texas shared a different mocked up image of Trump as the Pope appearing on CNN, ...

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Experts say the process requires "two custom fireworks", smoke test rehearsals and Vatican firefighters on standby.

A papal conclave is set to begin in Vatican City starting May 7, during which cardinals from around the world will elect the ...

The Vatican has announced a date to begin the conclave. The College of Cardinals will begin the secretive voting process of choosing Pope Francis' successor on Wednesday, May 7, according to Vatican ...