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.

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After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

Experts say there is an urgent need for focussed action to encourage people to stop smoking before undergoing elective surgery, after the pan-European research revealed that 19.5% of elective ...

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The papal transition follows ancient traditions, shifting spiritual leadership for over a billion Catholics and changing the ...

Experts say there is an urgent need for focussed action to encourage people to stop smoking before undergoing elective surgery, after the pan-European research revealed that 19.5% of elective ...

Smoke spared Stack’s life after making him promise to let Sammie live out his and the couple fled to safety before the rest of the town was scorched by the sunrise. Now, they’ve returned with ...

Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have ...

The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing ...

Pope Francis' death sets into motion a series of formalized rites and observances that occur during what is called the ...