Since 1914, white smoke has indicated the election of a new pope. A stereotypical association of the colour of the smoke – ...

From conclave to “Habemus papam,” here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.

Inverted crosses visible as Pope Francis lay in state symbolise Saint Peter, the first pontiff, and are not a reference to ...

As a fireworks expert tests the Vatican's contemporary system for "holy smoke," Catholic cardinals mull their divergent ...

The study shows a significant uptick in Catholic affiliation, even as the Church of England continues ... The trend aligns with a deeper search for meaning, order, and belonging among younger ...

After every round of voting during a conclave, the ballots are burned with chemicals in a process that enables the cardinals ...

After every two rounds of voting in the Sistine Chapel, the ballots of the cardinals are burned in a special furnace to ...

Days before the late Pope Francis was buried, social media users circulated a video of people in hooded cloaks at a religious ...

Through the mystery of faith and fabrics, designers everywhere addressed the complex world of Catholic art in this ...

All Roman Catholics are Christians, but not the other way around, differing in beliefs about the sacraments, the pope, the ...

Jesus, the Lord and Teacher, humbled Himself to serve His disciples, and He calls us to do the same, and we should feel challenged to reflect on the meaning of service in our own lives.