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No Pope announcement yet as black smoke billows from

On May 7, AFP journalists reported that black smoke had thickened out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. This indicated that the cardinals were ....

Election for next Pope: Special Vatican mass begins ahead

On Wednesday, Cardinals from different parts of the globe came together for the final Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. After the ....

Pope Francis dies at 88, Vatican announces

In a video statement released on Monday, the Vatican announced his passing, Francis being the first pope of Latin American origin. The 88-year-old ....