Black smoke from Sistine Chapel signals no new pope in first Conclave voting

Thick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that…

New pope: Vatican confirms 133 Cardinals already in Rome for voting in Conclave

All of the 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote to choose a successor to Pope Francis…

New pope: Cardinals meet behind closed doors ahead of election

The cardinals of the Catholic Church have held their 9th in a series of near-daily meetings…

Conclave fixes May 7 to begin election of new pope

Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican…

All eyes turn to Conclave after Pope Francis’ funeral

With Pope Francis laid to rest, all eyes have turned to the conclave, the secretive meeting…

The loss of a good man: A tribute to Pope Francis and the power of universal faith

By Vinod Sekhar I only met Pope Francis once. It was brief. Just a few moments…

Search begins for new pontiff after death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis died on Monday morning, the Vatican announced, days after he was discharged from hospital after undergoing treatment…

Pope Francis’ death a profound loss for humanity, says Catholic Secretariat

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has described the passing of Pope Francis as a profound…

Two African Cardinals, 13 others as potential successors to late Pope Francis

The April 21 death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic…

JUST IN: Pope Francis is dead aged 88

Pope Francis, an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, has died…