The recently elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Prevost of Chicago, the first American-born Holy Father, is a mere 69 ...

As white smoke billowed from the famous chimney, billions recognized the unmistakable symbol: a decision had been made. The ...

Last week was quite special for the estimated 1.2 billion Catholics around the world when white smoke billowed across St.

“The only smoke that worked out in their favor was the cigar smoke they had at their receptions,” said Christopher White, the ...

From coffee shops to classrooms, Catholic students across America will never forget the moment white smoke signaled the dawn ...

Arlene and I have been blessed to have had many “once-in-a-lifetime” experiences. But aside from marriage, baptism and ...

The end of each round of balloting will be signaled by smoke emanating from a stovepipe chimney atop the Sistine Chapel. Black smoke -- fumata nera in Italian -- indicates an inconclusive vote, while ...

Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21. Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until ...

On a Thursday afternoon, white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City as Catholics and non-Catholics alike around the world watched with great interest to see who would be chosen as the ...

On Thursday afternoon, white smoke poured from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City as Catholics and non-Catholics alike around the world watched with great interest to see who would be chosen as the ...

After weeks of significant moments in the Catholic Church, one Billings student has found himself at the center of one of the ...