The ritual for electing a new pope took social media by storm this week as content creators reacted to the ancient tradition ...

While cardinals this week said they expected a short conclave, it will likely take at least a few rounds of voting.

How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, only two days. The Vatican doesn’t publish official data on the number ...

But white smoke was seen shortly before the noon bells rung, prompting confusion among the crowds. There was a similar incident during the 1958 conclave, when white smoke initially emerged but then ...

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel on Thursday signaled that the cardinals have selected the next leader of the Catholic Church.

The 133 cardinals are expected to vote again in the morning after spending the night sequestered at the Vatican residences.

White smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the Catholic Church ...