The second black smoke emerged this Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, indicating that the cardinals have yet to reach a consensus to elect the successor of Pope Francis in the conclave that began on May 7. Related: Cardinals Begin Day 2: Vatican Conclave Continues Search for Next Pope Since May 7, cardinals gathered in the […]

The anticipation gripping the Catholic world has reached a fever pitch as the cardinals tasked with electing a new pope prepared to retreat behind the heavy doors of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel for their second day of voting in the conclave. The process, steeped in tradition and secrecy, holds significant importance for the 1.4 billion […]

The death of Pope Francis—the “Pope among the people”—left a silence that echoes beyond the Vatican. His papacy was one of humility, reform, and unexpected gestures: washing the feet of prisoners, accepted that divorced Catholics may receive communion, challenging the excesses of power. Now, with his passing, the Catholic world stands at a crossroads. The […]

As the clock ticks down toward a historic conclave at the Vatican, the atmosphere is ripe with anticipation and reverent silence. Numerous Roman Catholic cardinals have started arriving at the Vatican, preparing for the monumental task ahead: selecting a new pontiff to replace Pope Francis. The conclave is not just a ceremonial gathering but a […]