Black smoke was seen wafting from a chimney on Thursday above the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the 133 Catholic cardinal electors tasked with choosing a new pope to succeed Pope Francis had voted inconclusively for a third time. The cardinals were sequestered for a second day Thursday as the 2025 conclave continued. On Wednesday evening, […]
What factors the conclave will consider when electing the next pope
What factors the conclave will consider when electing the next pope – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News papal contributor Francis Rocca, who has covered the Vatican for more than 15 years, breaks down the process of electing the next pope and what the cardinals are considering as they cast their votes. Be the […]
Motorcycle-riding bell ringer keeps Rome churches in harmony
Motorcycle-riding bell ringer keeps Rome churches in harmony – CBS News Watch CBS News When a pope is elected, we will first see white smoke. Then, we will hear the bells from all over Rome sounding in unison. Maurice DuBois met the man who will make it happen. Be the first to know Get browser […]