The famous ‘white smoke’ bellowing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals the election of a new Pope. The tradition ...

A papal conclave is the term given to a gathering of cardinals who convene in order to elect the Bishop of Rome (the Pope).

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and ...

With the world's 1.3 billion Catholics now mourning the death of Pope Francis, here is what will happen in the coming days - and how it will affect you if you're planning to travel to Rome, especially ...