A week into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has affirmed the Catholic Church s teachings about the sanctity of human life and ...

Now, following the sighting of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, the announcement of a new Pope is expected ...

Papal conclave ballots have been burned to maintain secrecy for centuries. Ballot smoke has been used to announce a decision ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter’s Basilica ...

White smoke was pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican, signalling that a pope has been elected to lead the ...

was elected the first U.S. pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel where 133 cardinals are gathering on the second day of ...

VATICAN CITY — White smoke streamed from a chimney atop ... tolling the news that the Catholic Church has a new pope. The crowd continues to build as many carry their countries' flags.

Now, following the sighting of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, the announcement of a new Pope is expected shortly. Meanwhile, the Catholic Church once again stands at a crossroads.