In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.

Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.

His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...

A devout Catholic has nailed ... as they were hoisted onto the crosses. Enaje can be seen in vivid, gruesome images wearing a crown of thorny twigs and a white sheet around his waist as he gazes ...

the Catholic Church's most senior officials will meet to discuss his successor. While these meetings are secret, the rest of the world is notified of the group's daily decisions by white or black ...

The geometric motifs of Aubazine’s stained-glass windows, in particular the intertwined lines and crosses ... the brand’s emblematic black and white — also seems to echo the visual ...

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

A devoted Catholic is seen in shocking images pinned to a cross after being 'crucified' on Good Friday – for the 36th time.

The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...