White smoke coming from the Sistine Chapel's chimney signals that Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen as the new pope.

The smoke is a way to let the public know a new pope has been selected. When a cardinal receives the necessary two-thirds ...

(Alessandra Tarantino | AP) Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen ...

A new pope has been selected and all eyes of the world are on the balcony of the St. Peter’s Basilica. The world will soon ...

Our team was in St. Peter’s Square for the historic election, and we’re here with first reactions and some important details ...

We explain the meaning of Habemus Papam, the Latin phrase used to officially announce the election of a new Pope.

Pope Francis has been laid to rest, the conclave has been assembled and, after due deliberation by the participating ...

White smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel today at 6:09 p.m. Rome time, signaling the College of Cardinals has ...

Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th ...

The cardinal electors have chosen a new Pope! Thunderous applause welcomed the white smoke that emanated from the chimney of ...

As soon as white smoke was seen rising over the Italian capital, signaling the selection of a new pope, people began rushing ...

The 133 cardinal electors have just elected the Roman Catholic Church' 267th Pope, duly signaled by the white smoke seen ...