No pope yet as black smoke billows from Sistine Chapel chimney
Black smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the conclave's 1st ballot.
Trump plans to announce that the US will call the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf
President Donald Trump plans to announce while on his trip to Saudi Arabia next week that the United States will now refer to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to two U.S. officials.
Cardinals enter Sistine Chapel to start secret ritual to elect a new pope
With all the pomp, drama and solemnity that the Catholic Church can muster, 133 cardinals on Wednesday began the secretive, centuries-old ritual to elect a successor to Pope Francis, opening the most geographically diverse conclave in the faithβs 2,000-year history.
What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope
Cardinals will gather Wednesday afternoon to elect a successor to Pope Francis. The conclave is a closed-door meeting of the cardinal electors to choose the new pope in the Sistine Chapel.
Tariffs could increase car repair costs
Most car parts imported into the U.S. will now be hit with a 25% tariff.
7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina
Evacuation orders issued because of tsunami threat after 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday.
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election
Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to Pope Francis.
Brazilian nun who was the world's oldest person has died at 116
Β Sister Inah Canabarro, a Brazilian nun and teacher who was the world's oldest person, died on Wednesday just weeks short of turning 117, her religious congregation said.
US, Ukraine sign economic deal after Trump presses Kyiv to pay back US for help in repelling Russia
The U.S. and Ukraine have announced an economic deal after a weekslong press by President Donald Trump on Ukraine compensate Washington for more billions in military and economic assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
Ukraine says itβs poised to sign a key mineral resources deal with the US
Ukraine is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington.
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire next week in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II as the U.S. presses for a deal to end the 3-year-old war. Kyiv insisted on a longer and immediate truce.
Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days so they can get to know one another better and find consensus on a candidate before they are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel.
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica
Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis.
11 killed as a vehicle plows into a Filipino street festival crowd in Vancouver
Police in Canada say a vehicle struck revelers at a street festival, killing 11 people and injuring more than 20 others.
Mighty and meek say goodbye to Pope Francis at funeral where he is remembered as pope of the people
World leaders and Catholic faithful bade farewell to Pope Francis in a funeral Saturday that highlighted his concern for people on the βmost peripheral of the peripheriesβ and reflected his wishes to be remembered as a simple pastor.
About 250,000 mourners pay last respects to Pope Francis over 3 days of public viewing
More than 250,000 people paid their last respects toΒ Pope FrancisΒ over three days of public viewing by ordinary mourners and statesmen alike that ended Friday.
A magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Istanbul and injures more than 230 people
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey. At least 236 people were treated for injuries.
Catholic faithful pay their final respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica
Thousands of people are filing through the central aisle of St. Peterβs Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis.
Funeral for Pope Francis to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peterβs Basilica.
Condolences To The Pope: Leaders from around the world share positive messages about Pope Francis
Reactions to Pope Francis' death are flooding in as world leaders share condolences and messages about his papacy.
