Black Smoke Again: Cardinals Fail to Elect a New Pope
The cardinals have once again failed to elect a new pope, following two inconclusive votes this morning. They will now break for lunch before returning to the Sistine Chapel this afternoon for a fourth—and possibly fifth—round of voting. Thousands have gathered at the Vatican, eyes fixed on the chapel’s chimney.
Black Smoke Rises: No New Pope Chosen on First Day of Conclave
Cardinals have failed to agree on a new pope following the first round of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. the conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. A total of 133 cardinal electors from around the world gathered beneath the iconic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to participate
The latest list of Popes by country of origin revealed
In this guide, pope history has listed all the Popes that have reigned in the history of the papacy by their country of origin. The website has also listed them in chronological order in each of the sections. Due to the fact that the Papacy has existed for almost two