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White smoke: Boehner's encounter with Pope Francis changed Congress forever
The late Pope Francis came to Washington, D.C., to speak to a Joint Meeting of Congress on Sept. 24, 2015. He wasn’t the ...
White smoke or black smoke: this is the process of electing the new Pope and what the colors mean
The death of the Pope brings with it the holding of a Conclave to decide the name of a new successor as sovereign of the ...
Watch Pope Francis' full funeral video as world mourns late Vatican leader
Pope Francis's funeral begins at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. Eastern, 1 a.m. Pacific) at the Vatican, outside St. Peter's ...
Decoding the Vatican: Key Terms in the Papal Transition
From “camerlengo” to white smoke, here’s what to know about the words and phrases that guide the process after a pope dies.
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EXPLAINED: What Black and White Smoke Signals Mean During Election of New Pope
Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s most senior officials will meet to begin discussions on choosing ...
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history.
When will the next pope be selected?
As the Catholic Church enters a period of transition, millions of Catholics worldwide are wondering what comes next.
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to ...