Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
Conclave: Election of new pope begins today
The College of Cardinals for the Catholic Church begins the process of selecting a new pope today. Here's the latest on the Vatican.
The College of Cardinals for the Catholic Church begins the process of selecting a new pope today. Here's the latest on the Vatican.
How do religions choose their leaders? What to know as Catholics prepare for next pope
From conclaves to reincarnation, religious traditions around the world follow different rules when selecting new spiritual leaders. Here’s how major religions make their choices.
From conclaves to reincarnation, religious traditions around the world follow different rules when selecting new spiritual leaders. Here’s how major religions make their choices.
The pope’s regnal name: What it is and why it matters
When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual inspiration, political intent, and historical legacy.
When a new pope is elected, one of his first decisions is to choose a regnal name — a symbolic gesture that reveals spiritual inspiration, political intent, and historical legacy.
White smoke vs. black smoke: What it means for the pope
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Conclave schedule: How the Catholic church picks a new pope
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Cardinals arrive at Vatican ahead of conclave
Cardinals who will pick the next pope have started to arrive at the Vatican. Final preparations are underway for the conclave.
Cardinals who will pick the next pope have started to arrive at the Vatican. Final preparations are underway for the conclave.
Trump's AI image of himself as pope draws criticism ahead of conclave
President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.
President Donald Trump’s latest social media stunt – an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the pope – sparked immediate backlash.
Church expected to build temple in Northeast Dallas
11,000 people came together to oppose the proposed building development for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints plans to build a temple in Fairview.
11,000 people came together to oppose the proposed building development for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints plans to build a temple in Fairview.
Thieves steal eleven AC units from Dallas church
Thieves have stolen a total of 11 air-conditioning units from the Glen Oaks United Methodist Church in recent days. Then on Friday, they broke through the roof, cutting a water line and leaving extensive flooding damage inside the church.
Thieves have stolen a total of 11 air-conditioning units from the Glen Oaks United Methodist Church in recent days. Then on Friday, they broke through the roof, cutting a water line and leaving extensive flooding damage inside the church.
Vatican conclave announced to elect Pope successor
The secret voting to elect Pope Francis' successor is being delayed for two days so the cardinals can get to know each other better and find a consensus on a candidate.
The secret voting to elect Pope Francis' successor is being delayed for two days so the cardinals can get to know each other better and find a consensus on a candidate.
Date set for conclave to elect next pope, Vatican says: What to know
Catholic cardinals have set a date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.
Catholic cardinals have set a date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.
Pope Francis Funeral draws thousands to Vatican City
The vatican says 250,000 people were in attendance and packed into Saint Peter's square to say their last farewell to Pope Francis during his funeral.
The vatican says 250,000 people were in attendance and packed into Saint Peter's square to say their last farewell to Pope Francis during his funeral.
Pope Francis Funeral: FULL
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell in a funeral Saturday reflecting Francis’ priorities as pope and wishes as pastor.
Hundreds of thousands of people gathered Saturday for the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square. World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell in a funeral Saturday reflecting Francis’ priorities as pope and wishes as pastor.
Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass
This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.
This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.
When does conclave start? What to know about choosing the next pope
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
After a period of mourning, cardinals will gather to elect the next pope in the centuries-old ritual known as the conclave. Here’s what we know about its beginnings.
Pope Francis remembered with massive, historic funeral
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
The funeral for Pope Francis is getting underway soon in Vatican City. The 88-year-old pontiff was known for charming the world with his humble style and concern for the poor.
Pope Francis funeral homily: Watch and read full transcript
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis was remembered as a “pope among the people" in his funeral Mass Saturday, eulogized by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re.
Pope Francis' funeral: How to watch
Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. The former pontiff is to be celebrated by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. The former pontiff is to be celebrated by His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals.
Pope Francis funeral to be held Saturday morning
The final preparations are underway for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday morning. After the funeral, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the conclave process to pick the next pope. Anna Eliopoulos explains what happens next.
The final preparations are underway for Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday morning. After the funeral, Cardinal Kevin Farrell will oversee the conclave process to pick the next pope. Anna Eliopoulos explains what happens next.



















