Smoke signals have occurred at mid-morning, noon, mid-afternoon and evening. The longest conclave took three years.

Following Pope Francis's death, the Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel to prepare for the papal conclave. Cardinals will ...

When the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel spouts white smoke, it means that the Catholic Church officially has a new pope.

That is why most popes in history have chosen the name John. After stating his new name, the new pope is taken to the ...