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Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: What to expect after Pope Francis' death
A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...
Vatican: Unusual Scenes After Pope Francis' Death; White Smoke, Church Bells & New Catholic Head
From Google AI to the more powerful Agentic AI, here's what Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai had to say about the ...
'White smoke to ‘infirmarii’: Terms in focus after Pope Francis's death explained
The papal transition follows ancient traditions, shifting spiritual leadership for over a billion Catholics and changing the ...
Conclave to select new Pope to include Vatican lock-in, days of speeches and puffs of smoke
The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years ...
When Will Cable News Turn to 24/7 White-Smoke Watch?
Though a vote to name a new pope is weeks away, correspondents from Fox News and CNN tell The Hollywood Reporter they will be ...
Pope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says: Updates
The pope's death comes one day after Francis, 88, greeted Easter Sunday crowds in his popemobile. He had battled a ...
Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica. The faithful are ...
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Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days
Pope Francis has died aged 88, the Vatican announced on Monday. His death came one day after a brief appearance to thousands ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.