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Black smoke billows for second time as cardinals remain undecided on new pope
Black smoke billowed out from the Sistine Chapel's chimney for the second time as the 133 cardinal electors remained ...
Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go
Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...
What exactly is the conclave? Here's what to know about how the next pope is elected
Simply put, a conclave is the assembly of cardinals that elects a pope. The word itself comes from the Latin "com" and ...
Nigerian priest in Dallas seeks godly choice for Pope: "It's not just about where that person is coming from"
Father Jovita Okoli said he refuses to surrender to speculation about who will become pope, even as candidates from his ...
The pope's salary: How does the pontiff get paid?
The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church ...
Who Are the Cardinals Selecting the Pope?
Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.
Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in
With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...
Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails
VATICAN CITY — Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ...