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

The death of Pope Francis on Monday has triggered time-honoured traditions that will ultimately lead to the election of a new ...

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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 ...

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The secretive process will see Catholic cardinals vote on who will become the new pope and take the reins of the 1.39 billion ...

The mysteries and intrigue of the conclave to elect a new pope were popularised in last year's Oscar-nominated film starring ...

Pope Francis has passed away after struggling with poor health, including pneumonia in both lungs. Now, eyes turn towards his ...

News of the 88-year-old's passing was announced earlier today, two months after he was admitted to hospital with an infection ...