Agence France Presse

Black smoke: Cardinals fail to elect new pope on first try

Vatican City, Holy See: Thick black smoke emerged Wednesday from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel in a sign that…

5 days ago

Next pope faces ‘difficult, complex’ point in history, cardinals told

Vatican City, Holy See: The cardinal leading the last mass before a conclave to elect a new pope urged his…

5 days ago

Ahead of conclave, bookies narrow down on favourites for next pope

London, United Kingdom: As cardinals follow solemn tradition and enter the conclave starting Wednesday to choose Pope Francis's successor, bookies…

5 days ago

Cardinals urge peace in Ukraine, Mideast ahead of conclave

Vatican City, Holy See: The Catholic cardinals gathered ahead of the conclave to elect a new pope called on Tuesday…

6 days ago

Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time

Vatican City, Holy See: Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who…

1 week ago

What’s a cardinal? The ‘princes’ of the Church electing a new pope

Vatican City, Holy See: Cardinals from all over the world are poised to elect a successor to Pope Francis at…

1 week ago

Pacers shock Cavs in NBA playoff series opener

Los Angeles, United States: The Indiana Pacers started hot and held on late to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-112 on…

1 week ago

Philippine bishops defend papal frontrunner over clerical sex abuse

The Philippines' governing body of Catholic bishops has issued a rare statement on clerical sexual abuse, defending Cardinal Luis Antonio…

1 week ago

Sexual abuse of nuns: one of the Catholic Church’s last taboos

Vatican City, Holy See: Nuns sexually assaulted by priests are one of the last Catholic taboos, but with reports of…

1 week ago

Sistine Chapel readied for next pope’s election

Vatican City, Holy See: Besides its masterpieces by Michelangelo, the Sistine Chapel is undergoing a makeover, involving the installation of…

1 week ago