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Black Smoke Rises as Papal Conclave Begins Without a Decision

Cardinals convene in the Sistine Chapel for the first ballot to elect Pope Francis's successor, but no candidate achieves the required two-thirds majority.

Vatican Breaks Tradition by Reusing Papal Robes as Tailor Offers Gifted Alternatives

Deadly Bombing Targets Peace Committee in Pakistan's South Waziristan

Pope Francis Dies at 88, Vatican Prepares for Historic Papal Conclave