Election of New Pope

Catholics around the world celebrated the election of a new pope, making history by electing an American pope and going viral on social media.

Papal Conclave

Black smoke billowed from Sistine Chapel chimney for the second time as cardinal electors remained undecided on new pope. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga explains day two of conclave.

Election of a New Pope

Black smoke billowed out from the Sistine Chapel's chimney for the second time as the 133 Catholic cardinals remained undecided on who to select as the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Selection of New Pope in Catholic Church

Cardinals take oath of secrecy in Latin ahead of conclave to select new pope for Catholic Church.

Papal Conclave to Select a New Pope

133 cardinals from around the world will meet in the Sistine Chapel to select a new pope, with fewer than half of the voting cardinals being European. This could influence the selection of a new pope as Pope Francis had selected many cardinals from the global south.

Papal Conclave to Elect New Pope

Cardinals will gather for the papal conclave starting May 7 to elect a new head of the Catholic Church after Pope Francis's death. The conclave will not be held before May 7 due to necessary preparations.

Pope Francis Death and Papal Conclave

Pope Francis passed away, sparking interest in the process of selecting a new pope.