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Black smoke vs. white smoke: What does each mean during the papal conclave?
At the end of each voting round, black smoke means a new pope has not yet to be selected, while white smoke indicates a new ...
Conclave begins: Meet the Ohio native among cardinals choosing successor to Pope Francis
The conclave to choose the new pope is underway. And among the cardinals choosing the new Catholic leader is an Ohio native.
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process. Centuries-old rituals are involved in the transition in leadership for both the ...
Who will be the next pope? Here are some potential candidates as the conclave begins
The papal conclave meets to begin the process of picking Pope Francis' successor. CBS News polling shows American Catholics ...
The elite Swiss Guard watching over conclave have a dramatic role as papal bodyguards
It's a declaration that they are willing to do so again, according to Bry Jensen, a historian and host of a podcast about the ...
With ceremony and secrecy, the conclave for a new pope is about to begin
As the conclave gets underway, eyes are searching for the billowing white smoke that signals Habemus Papam: “We have a pope.” ...
Papal conclave convenes today: Here's what to expect
Mahendra Patel, who is facing attempted kidnapping and other charges after a mother accused him of trying to grab her ...
India strikes Pakistan and conclave to select new pope begins: Morning Rundown
Plus, the Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged as officials continue to assess the impact of ...