Cardinal electors begin voting for new pope in Vatican 2025 conclave, as world waits for signal of white smoke.

The longest conclave lasted almost three years. Thankfully, the timeframe has changed drastically in recent years.

Black smoke appeared in the second round of voting for the papal conclave, meaning no pope has been selected. FOX 9's Se Kwon has more on the story.

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

The announcement: Minutes later, Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti stepped onto a balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and ...

White smoke was seen emanating from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, indicating that a two-thirds vote has been reached to ...

The selection of Robert Prevost surprised outside observers. But as other contenders fell away, one after another, the ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, was elected and accepted his fate as the next Bishop of Rome, leader of the world's ...

What is the science behind the smoke signals on the Sistine Chapel to announce if a new pope has been elected?

Prelates who voted in the conclave played down the new pope’s American roots. In his first Mass as pontiff, Leo pledged to ...

The inauguration Mass on May 18 will be the formal installation ceremony where Pope Leo XIV will receive the Fisherman’s Ring and the pallium as symbols of his papal office. The “taking possession” ...

Becoming pope was a big deal for a cardinal and his family. Leading candidates known as papabili (pope-ables) began ...