The pope has been informed of the "many initiatives to pray for him," and he remains in good spirits, the statement said. However, it has sparked the question of how will the next ...

The "Black Pope" Concept has resurfaced amid speculations about the potential succession of Pope Francis, whose health has cast doubt on the future of the papacy. Throughout history, this idea has ...

The smoke is black if no pope has been elected. The smoke is white if a pope has been elected. For example, the smoke was black today after the first round of votes, which means no consensus has ...