White smoke! What happens next?
At about 12:10 p.m. eastern time, white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. A new pope has been elected. In about one hour we will learn who … Learn More
At about 12:10 p.m. eastern time, white smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel. A new pope has been elected. In about one hour we will learn who … Learn More
6:30 a.m. Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel earlier this morning, indicating that a second vote had been taken this morning and no pope has been … Learn More
After a long wait, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney. That means the cardinals’ votes did not reach the two-thirds majority needed to elect a pope — as … Learn More
The cardinal electors, including Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, have entered the Sistine Chapel and taken a solemn oath, vowing to conduct themselves honestly and in secrecy, and “to affirm and … Learn More
At Mass before the conclave that will elect the next pope, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the church and all of … Learn More
U.S. cardinals gathered at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, where many have been residing over the past week, before heading to their new, temporary residences at the Vatican. … Learn More
On the eve of the conclave that will decide the next pontiff, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College … Learn More
As Catholics in Rome await the election of their new bishop, the pope, some of them celebrated Sunday Mass at their parishes with the cardinals who will enter a conclave … Learn More
This morning, May 2, Vatican firefighters installed a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel. Connected to a stove in the chapel where the ballots will be burned during … Learn More
The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. The rule book is the apostolic … Learn More