In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Some Black churches are pledging to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture following an ...

waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21. He was 88 years old. Following Francis' funeral, the Catholic Church's most senior officials will meet to ...

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

Faithful worldwide prepare to mourn Pope Francis as the Vatican outlines funeral plans and the process for choosing his ...

Pope Francis transformed the papacy with compassion and global outreach. Now, the conclave must discern who will take up the ...

"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His church ... decision is reached, black smoke is released from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signalling to the public that the ...

Armenians -- members of an ancient independent branch of Christianity -- believe one of Jesus' apostles, St Jude, was martyred and then buried where the church now stands. Its distinctive ...

The Vatican confirms the death of Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Church, at 88 years old.