White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Thursday, signaling the successful election of a new pope. The crowd in St. Peter's Square erupted in cheers as the traditional sign appeared ...

There have been just seven papal elections in the last 100 years, with more than a quarter-century passing between the election of Pope John Paul II in October 1978 and that of his successor, Benedict ...

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Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025, the Vatican initiates a meticulously planned process steeped in Catholic tradition. The rituals include confirmation of death in the chapel, ...

Pope Francis has been laid to rest, the conclave has been assembled and, after due deliberation by the participating cardinals, the world at last has seen white smoke wafting from the Sistine Chapel ...