4 h. ago How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?

The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this system will once again be used when the time comes to choose Pope Francis' successor

Events

4 h. ago What does white or black smoke from the Sistine Chapel mean?

The smoke of the Sistine Chapel can either be black or white - but what does each colour indicate?

Events

8 h. ago What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas and updates on Pope Francis’ health

Events

30 h. ago How new Pope is actually chosen, who votes and what happens when decision is made

Pope Francis remains in a 'critical' condition, though a health update issued by the Vatican said that the leader of the Catholic Church had a 'peaceful night'

Politics

31 h. ago The Welsh hills where plumes of white smoke rise up from underground tunnels

Amazingly the Eryri mountains are not the only place in the UK where this happens. The white vapour rising up from the rocks in the area creates a ghostly and ethereal image

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6 d. ago Conclave: What happens when a Pope dies and how is a new Pontiff selected?

Renewed interest in Vatican tradition on back of Conclave winning at the Baftas

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7 d. ago What is a Conclave? Process to select a Pope explained as Francis undergoes hospital treatment

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years

Politics