How long does it take to choose a pope? The Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number of votes or tallies in past ...

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

When prompted with the question of who should be the next pope, the world’s most advanced chatbots gave thoughtful, cautious ...

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

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 ...

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This paradigm shift reflects the profound transformation within the Catholic Church as it increasingly emphasizes broader ...

The cardinals are in the middle of the conclave at the Vatican, as we all watch the Sistine Chapel to see when there's white ...

The cardinals, who broke for lunch and will reconvene this afternoon, are expected to continue casting ballots at the Vatican ...

The conclave officially commences Wednesday, May 7 at 4 a.m. ET (10 a.m. in Rome) with a mass in Saint Peter's Basilica. The ...

For white smoke, a compound of the chemicals potassium chlorate, lactose, and rosin (also known as Greek pitch) is used, ...

In modern history, most conclave's have taken two to three days. Pope Francis (2013), Pope Benedict XVI (2005), Pope John Paul I (1978) and Pope Pius XII (1939) were all elected after two days of ...