"This is more than a Catholic triumph; it’s a cultural watershed for the United States," writes Christopher Hale.

White smoke appeared from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City, signifying one cardinal has received a majority vote to take the papacy. On Day 2 of the conclave, the cardinals of ...

With no candidate securing the necessary two-thirds majority, or 89 votes, the world will need to wait longer for a new leader of the Catholic Church.

It’s expected to begin around 10 a.m. ET. (4 p.m. local time) Black smoke is seen from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel meaning a new pope is not yet elected and voting will continue tomorrow ...

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 7 - Black smoke was emitted from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday meaning the cardinals in the papal conclave had elected no successor to Pope Francis in their first vote.

The most-watched chimney in the world right now is the one attached to the Sistine Chapel, which signaled around noon E.T. on May 8 that a new pope has been chosen. Massive crowds cheered in ...

Kate joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a graduate of Ithaca College. Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel's chimney on Wednesday, signaling that the College of Cardinals has not yet elected ...

Cardinals held Mass ahead of the voting for a new Catholic Pope. Black smoke poured from the chimney, meaning no Pope was selected. How US Massive Submarine Breaks Through Thick Ice to Resurface ...