Cardinals from 70 countries have begun the secretive conclave in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new pope, marking the most geographically diverse gathering in the Catholic Church’s history.

White smoke means a new pope has been chosen, while black smoke signals that a two-thirds majority vote has not yet been reached.

The potential influence of the spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics attracts the attention of the secular world as well.

The conclave to elect the new pope – the successor to Pope Francis and the 266th successor to St. Peter – begins on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 7, when 133 cardinals from 70 countries and all ...

The Sistine Chapel doors are shut, marking the start of the 2025 Papal Conclave. Cardinals gather to elect the next pope amid ...

Cardinals hold vote for new pope as watch begins for smoke from Vatican chimney - Some 133 Cardinals began their secretive ...

Voting will take place in the Sistine Chapel, with ballots continuing in succession until any candidate secures two-thirds of ...

The cardinals have gathered in Vatican City to choose the 267th pope. St Peter, regarded as the first pope, was elected ...

All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret ...

The College of Cardinals was set to begin its election of the next pope Wednesday in Rome following the death of Pope Francis ...

The 133 cardinals who will elect Pope Francis’ successor have made their way from the Pauline Chapel to the Sistine Chapel in ...