Tradition holds that black smoke indicates the cardinals have not yet agreed on a new leader, while white smoke signals that a new Pope has been elected. But what kind of smoke is it exactly?

Whether it is black — meaning the majority has not been reached — or white — meaning the new pope has been elected — is a matter of extreme importance to the billions of Catholics living ...

Hidden in the northern part of Nepal, near the Tibetan border, Tsum Valley is a sacred village where spirituality seems to come alive. ContentsWhat are Mani Walls?What Are Prayer Wheels and What Do ...

A Missouri mayor publicly criticized her white voters, accusing them of turning their backs on Black women in leadership after voting her out in favor of a new, white candidate. Tishaura Jones ...

VATICAN CITY — (AP) — Black smoke poured out of the Sistine ... allowed to be priests and participate in a conclave. Even the White House got involved, posting a photo of President Donald ...

Black smoke means no pope yet; white smoke signals a new pope has been chosen. VATICAN CITY - All eyes are on the copper chimney of the Sistine Chapel, following Pope Francis’ death on Easter ...