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.

Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...

Amid the rapid gentrification of central East Austin, historically Black and Hispanic churches ... whiter — and who are less likely to attend church. Most of the churches have already been ...

Pope Francis has died after leading the Roman Catholic Church ... in white, he bore a new name paying homage to St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment, animals and birds.

Defining images of the first Latin American to lead the Catholic Church ... white, he bore a new name paying homage to St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the environment, animals and birds.

The Holy See is the universal government of the Catholic Church ... how the election is proceeding. Black smoke will signal an inconclusive ballot, while white smoke will mean a new pope has ...

"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His church ... decision is reached, black smoke is released from a chimney above the Sistine Chapel, signalling to the public that the ...

Armenians -- members of an ancient independent branch of Christianity -- believe one of Jesus' apostles, St Jude, was martyred and then buried where the church now stands. Its distinctive ...

A former national leader of the White Knights of the Ku ... minister in the largest body of black churchgoers in America. Johnny Lee Clary, 50, was ordained last month to serve within the ...