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Black smoke emerges in St Peter's Square, indicating no decision on new pope
The next vote will take place at approximately 17:30 (16:30 BST) - black smoke signals no decision has been reached, white ...
Before Pope Francis died, this is where he directed his remaining money to go
Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...
Nigerian priest in Dallas seeks godly choice for Pope: "It's not just about where that person is coming from"
Father Jovita Okoli said he refuses to surrender to speculation about who will become pope, even as candidates from his ...
Could an American pope be waiting in the wings? Experts weigh in
With more than 61 million Catholics and the second-highest number of cardinals after Italy, a guessing game is emerging on ...
Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails
VATICAN CITY — Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel on Thursday to resume voting for a new pope after the first conclave ...
New pope should 'carry on legacy of Francis'
The election of a new pope has begun following the death of Pope Francis last month. The secret conclave of 131 Catholic ...
The pope's salary: How does the pontiff get paid?
The Vatican is governed by the Holy See, which oversees stipends and allowances given to the leader of the Catholic church ...