In 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail on one of the most consequential expeditions in history. He and his crew spent more ...

Roman Catholic cardinals will meet in a secret conclave to elect the new leader of the global Church starting May 7. Here are ...

The conclave will begin on May 7, the Vatican said. When the voting cardinals reach a two-thirds majority for a candidate, ...

On May 7, with the solemn pronouncement of extra omnes — "everyone else out" — the doors of the Sistine Chapel will close as ...

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1492–93. 1493–96 ... But he was later freed, and King Ferdinand II funded a fourth voyage to the New World. He'd convinced them of his navigation skills and told them he thought the world ...

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

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.