At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...

In an era of instant scoops, steady leaks and unlimited rumors, the College of Cardinals stays mum on picking the new pope.

Watch a live feed of the Sistine Chapel's chimney as the conclave of Catholic cardinals meets in Vatican City to choose the next pope. When the new pope is chosen, white smoke will pour out from the ...

The senior cardinal of the conclave will first appear on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square, and will announce ...

BST - white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney will signal when they've chosen a new pope.

Roman Catholic cardinals will begin the task on Wednesday of electing a new pope, locking themselves away from the world until they choose the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global ...

As the world awaits the outcome of the papal conclave, all eyes turn to the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, where a centuries-old ritual unfolds.

With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 Catholic cardinals are beginning the ...

For black smoke, the Vatican uses a mixture of potassium perchlorate, anthracene, and sulphur. The white smoke used to signal ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will ...

On the morning of May 7 the conclave will commence, with all the cardinals present, with the Holy Mass for the Election of ...